Fishing Long Field Pond in Berkeley County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Long Field Pond sits in Berkeley County, out in South Carolina. What surrounds it is oak and grass. It covers about 10 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Ground here is low by South Carolina standards. You are 3.8 miles from Goose Creek. After that come Ladson at 7.2 miles and Hanahan at 7.6 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Long Field Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, warmouth, green sunfish and brown bullhead. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Anyone new to Long Field Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 47°F to 81°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Long Field Pond. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Crane Pond sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Signs at Long Field Pond carry more weight than any list.