Poston Pond Fishing Guide, Marlboro County, South Carolina

• Overview

  The Marlboro County entry here is Poston Pond, in South Carolina. Height above sea level is 148 feet. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The town to know is Bennettsville, 9.3 miles out. McColl is 14 miles away, with Latta at 16 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Poston Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Marlboro County records list sawcheek darter, redfin pickerel and bluegill among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Poston Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 80°F and January reads 43°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Poston Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Dailys Pond is 0.6 miles off. Confirm access to Poston Pond locally before you travel.