Marritt Pond near Westminster: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Oconee County in South Carolina is where Marritt Pond sits. The country here is oak and grass. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other South Carolina water on our list, it sits high. Nearest place of any size is Westminster, 2.2 miles away. For a city, Athens is 53 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Marritt Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Survey and observation records for Oconee County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish, largemouth bass and turquoise darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Marritt Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 41°F to 78°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Marritt Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Coneross Watershed 9-A Reservoir at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Marritt Pond.