Fishing Richard Lake in Marion County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Look for Richard Lake in the Marion County part of South Carolina. The shore lies 22 miles out. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Ground here is low by South Carolina standards. Johnsonville sits 11 miles from the bank. North Charleston is the closest city, 78 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Richard Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include flathead catfish, longnose gar, margined madtom, snail bullhead and threadfin shad. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Fish Richard Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 80°F and January near 46°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. On Richard Lake that shapes the whole year. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Sampson Lakes at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Richard Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.