Fishing Lexington Mill Pond in Lexington County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lexington County, South Carolina, is where Lexington Mill Pond sits. The bank is 302 feet above sea level. It measures about 28 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Few waters listed in Lexington County are bigger. Some 0.5 miles away sits Lexington, the nearest settlement. Red Bank follows at 3 miles, then Oak Grove at 5.2 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lexington Mill Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, bluegill and flat bullhead. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Lexington Mill Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 44°F on the long-run figures. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Lexington Mill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Gibsons Pond, 1 mile out. The position on Lexington Mill Pond is worth confirming on the day.