Richardsons Lake in Aiken County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Richardsons Lake lies in Aiken County, in South Carolina. The setting is dry hill. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Aiken County standards. The town to know is Warrenville, 2.9 miles out. After that come Gloverville at 3.2 miles and Graniteville at 3.7 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Richardsons Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover speckled madtom, snail bullhead and spotted sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. At Richardsons Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Anyone fishing Richardsons Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Suhrer Lake, 1.4 miles out. Treat Richardsons Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.