Lake Elliott Fishing near Camden, South Carolina

• Overview

  South Carolina holds Lake Elliott, in Kershaw County. The surface lies 295 feet up. At roughly 18 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Camden lies 11 miles from the water. Columbia is the closest city, 40 miles away. Also within reach: Llewellyn Millpond out at 1.5 miles, Adams Mill Pond a shade over 6.6 miles, Bowers Pond out at 7.3 miles, Colonial Lake a shade over 7.5 miles and Tidwells Pond out at 8.6 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lake Elliott

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name margined madtom, sawcheek darter, swamp darter, bluegill and dollar sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Lake Elliott the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 42°F in January up to 80°F in July. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Elliott. Weed growth peaks in late summer and changes where you can fish.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Llewellyn Millpond is 1.5 miles distant. Check the position on Lake Elliott before loading the car.