Roberts Pond near Blythewood: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Richland County in South Carolina is where Roberts Pond sits. It stands 335 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Blythewood is the closest place, 4.9 miles off. The nearest city of size is Columbia, an 11 miles drive. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Roberts Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, redbreast sunfish and largemouth bass. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. On Roberts Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Roberts Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Sunny Acres Pond, 1.1 miles away. Confirm access to Roberts Pond locally before you travel.