Morris Pond Fishing near Aiken, South Carolina

• Overview

  You will find Morris Pond in Aiken County, South Carolina. It sits at 390 feet above sea level. The water covers some 27 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. On our Aiken County list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Aiken, 4.9 miles out. It is 47 miles to Columbia, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Morris Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include tadpole madtom, blackbanded darter, bluegill and chain pickerel. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Work Morris Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 44°F on the long-run figures. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Morris Pond. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Wildwood Lake at 3 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Morris Pond are worth checking on the day.