Prince Lake Fishing in Greenville County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Prince Lake lies in Greenville County, South Carolina. Around the bank it is pine and hardwood. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Golden Grove, 1.9 miles off. Piedmont is 3 miles and Gantt 5.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Prince Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Greenville County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish, seagreen darter and striped jumprock. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Prince Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 40°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Prince Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lake Eljama at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Prince Lake if anything is unclear.