Fishing at Lake Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Marlboro County in South Carolina is where Lake Wallace sits. What surrounds it is dry hill. About 273 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. On our Marlboro County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest town is Bennettsville, 1.6 miles off. It is 53 miles to Fayetteville, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lake Wallace

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Marlboro County records list sawcheek darter, redfin pickerel and bluegill among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Lake Wallace in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 80°F for July and 43°F for January. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Lake Wallace more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Lake Wallace is 0.5 miles distant. Where Lake Wallace is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.