Maulding Millpond Fishing in Hampton County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Maulding Millpond sits in Hampton County, out in South Carolina. The surroundings are open plain. With some 34 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Nearest town is Varnville, 4.3 miles off. The big place round here is Savannah, 57 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. It is easier to fish well than to fish quickly.

• Where to Fish on Maulding Millpond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public wildlife records from this area list longnose gar, redfin pickerel, chain pickerel and redbreast sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The shape of Maulding Millpond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 47°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Maulding Millpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lake George Warren at 8.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Maulding Millpond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.