Fishing Pitch Lodge Lake in Horry County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Look for Pitch Lodge Lake in Horry County, South Carolina. Tidal water begins 12 miles from here. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our South Carolina listings. Nearest place of any size is Red Hill, 2.3 miles away. Beyond it, Conway at 2.4 miles and Forestbrook at 7.6 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Pitch Lodge Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include redfin pickerel, yellow perch and blue catfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Pitch Lodge Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 46°F in January up to 81°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Pitch Lodge Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. The nearest mapped parking is 0.9 miles away, so the last stretch is on foot. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Wadus Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. For Pitch Lodge Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.