McGrits Millpond in Lee County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In South Carolina, McGrits Millpond falls inside Lee County. This is oak and grass country. With some 55 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The bank runs about 1.1 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Of the waters listed here in Lee County, this is the largest. The closest town, Bishopville, is 7.8 miles away. Dalzell follows at 9.7 miles, then Oakland at 14 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on McGrits Millpond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, American eel, redear sunfish, tadpole madtom and chain pickerel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Take McGrits Millpond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 80°F for July and 44°F for January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at McGrits Millpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Corbitts Millpond sits 4.2 miles off and takes the overflow. For McGrits Millpond in particular, ask before you travel.