Lakewood Pond in Clarendon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Lakewood Pond in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Country round the bank runs to dry hill. It covers about 20 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. For a base, Manning sits 7.1 miles out. For a city, Columbia is 57 miles off. Water in the same corner: Home Lake 3.1 miles away, Martins Lake within 5.1 miles, Rainbow Lake 5.6 miles away, Mcfaddens Pond within 8 miles and Cypress Lake 9.8 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lakewood Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name redfin pickerel and flier. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Read Lakewood Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 45°F to 80°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. At Lakewood Pond the season follows that pattern closely. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Home Lake at 3.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lakewood Pond locally before you travel.