Morris Lake Fishing near Aiken, South Carolina

• Overview

  Morris Lake lies within the bounds of Aiken County, South Carolina. It sits at 377 feet above sea level. With some 27 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is among the larger waters listed here for Aiken County. Supplies mean a trip to Aiken, 10 miles off. The big place round here is Columbia, 42 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Morris Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include turquoise darter, eastern blackbanded darter, tessellated darter and dollar sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Morris Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 43°F in January and 80°F in July. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Morris Lake the same rules apply, with local timing. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Camp Long Lake at 3.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Morris Lake for certain.