Mullers Lake in Richland County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Richland County end of South Carolina holds Mullers Lake. It lies 410 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The town to know is Blythewood, 2.6 miles out. It is 16 miles to Columbia, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Mullers Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records collected within a few miles name Carolina darter, snail bullhead and tessellated darter. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On Mullers Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 80°F and January near 43°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Mullers Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Smith Pond at 2.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Mullers Lake for certain.