Little Ben Port Lake Fishing near Johnsonville, South Carolina

• Overview

  Little Ben Port Lake is set in Marion County, South Carolina. Oak and grass runs right down to the water. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. Our Marion County list holds plenty of bigger water. 6.6 miles away sits Johnsonville, the nearest town. It is 78 miles to North Charleston, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Ben Port Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include flathead catfish, longnose gar and margined madtom. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Anyone new to Little Ben Port Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 45°F and July at about 80°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Little Ben Port Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Big Ben Port Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Little Ben Port Lake is worth confirming on the day.