Palles Pond Dam Fishing Guide, Florence County, South Carolina

• Overview

  The Florence County end of South Carolina holds Palles Pond Dam. Elevation runs to 36 feet. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For supplies, Pamplico is 7.1 miles out. Then Florence, 11 miles, and Marion, 13 miles. Others worth noting: Yellow Lake lies 3.8 miles on, Bowling Pond at about 5.3 miles, Rye Ridge Pond lies 6.8 miles on, Baker Lake at about 7.5 miles and Ten Acre Pond lies 7.6 miles on. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Palles Pond Dam

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. On Palles Pond Dam the first feature you find is usually worth a session. Depth change is worth more than distance from the bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 44°F in January and 80°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Palles Pond Dam runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Yellow Lake at 3.8 miles is the nearest alternative. For Palles Pond Dam, the notice at the access point is the final word.