Mcjunkins Pond Fishing near Pickens, South Carolina

• Overview

  Mcjunkins Pond is set in Pickens County, South Carolina. The country here is dry hill. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by South Carolina standards. The nearest town is Pickens, 4.4 miles away. Liberty is 6.3 miles away, with Arial at 7.5 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Mcjunkins Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Pickens County: bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter, striped jumprock and green sunfish. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Take Mcjunkins Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 40°F to 77°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Mcjunkins Pond. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Praters Creek Pond, 0.4 miles out. Rules at Mcjunkins Pond are worth checking on the day.