McIver Pond Fishing in Lexington County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Set in Lexington County, South Carolina, this is McIver Pond. It stands 374 feet above sea level. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lexington County list. 13 miles away sits Red Bank, the nearest town. Leesville follows at 14 miles, then Gaston at 15 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on McIver Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include savannah darter, dollar sunfish, eastern blackbanded darter and chain pickerel. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On McIver Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 80°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At McIver Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Shulls Pond, 1.3 miles away. Check the current arrangement for McIver Pond.