Fishing at Lake Sudy, Greenville County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lake Sudy is a Greenville County water, in South Carolina. It lies 2,969 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by South Carolina standards. The nearest place of any size is Slater-Marietta, 8.7 miles away. The big place round here is Athens, 93 miles distant. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lake Sudy

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. County-wide records name bluegill, redbreast sunfish and seagreen darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of Lake Sudy is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 37°F in January and 72°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Lake Sudy more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. There is a jetty 100 yards off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lake Rotary at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Lake Sudy before loading the car.