Fishing Martin Pond in Greenville County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Martin Pond lies in Greenville County, South Carolina. The ground around here is dry hill. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in South Carolina. Simpsonville at 2.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 83 miles to Athens, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Martin Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Reported across Greenville County: bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter, striped jumprock and green sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Work Martin Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 41°F in January up to 79°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Martin Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Thads Pond sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Martin Pond.