Morres Lake Fishing Guide, Union County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Morres Lake stands in Union County, South Carolina. The bank is 489 feet above sea level. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Monarch Mill, is 1.9 miles distant. Charlotte is the closest city, 56 miles away. Also within reach: Foster Park Lake roughly 3.3 miles, Union Water Works Pond out at 3.5 miles, Poplar Lake roughly 5 miles, Gus Jeter Lake out at 6.6 miles and Lake John D Long roughly 7 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Morres Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Union County include common carp, channel catfish, bluegill, green sunfish and notchlip redhorse. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Morres Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 79°F in July and bottoms out near 41°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Morres Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Foster Park Lake at 3.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Morres Lake.