Lemon Pond Fishing in Lexington County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lemon Pond falls in Lexington County, part of South Carolina. It sits at 240 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lexington County list. Springdale is the closest town at 0.5 miles. Further out sit Oak Grove (2 miles) and Cayce (2.5 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lemon Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redbreast sunfish and largemouth bass. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Lemon Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 44°F to 82°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Lemon Pond follows the weather closely. Wind direction changes which bank is worth fishing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Huffstetler Pond, 0.1 miles out. Confirm access to Lemon Pond locally before you travel.