Rice Pond, South Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Greenville County, South Carolina, this is Rice Pond. It lies 1,145 feet above sea level. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. Our Greenville County list holds plenty of bigger water. Some 4.5 miles away sits Slater-Marietta, the nearest settlement. Athens is the closest city, 93 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Rice Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Greenville County records list bluegill, redbreast sunfish and seagreen darter among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Rice Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 38°F and July at about 74°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Rice Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. McDonalds Pond sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Rice Pond in what we hold.