Fishing Liza Lake in Horry County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Liza Lake sits within Horry County in South Carolina. It sits in open plain. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. On size it sits at the modest end of our Horry County list. For supplies, Red Hill is 2.5 miles out. For a city, Fayetteville is 74 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Liza Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include swamp darter, blackbanded sunfish and bluespotted sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Liza Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 80°F in July and bottom out at 45°F in January. The surface stays open the year round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Liza Lake. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Pigpen Lakes at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Liza Lake before loading the car.