M H Martin Pond, South Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Spartanburg County end of South Carolina holds M H Martin Pond. The ground around here is dry hill. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Woodruff lies 2.3 miles from the water. Fountain Inn lies 7.6 miles off, Five Forks another 9.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on M H Martin Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Spartanburg County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish and seagreen darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish M H Martin Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 41°F in January to roughly 79°F in July. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On M H Martin Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is G Lanford Pond, 1.3 miles out. Confirm access to M H Martin Pond locally before you travel.