Second Millpond Fishing near Sumter, South Carolina

• Overview

  Second Millpond is a Sumter County water, in South Carolina. Dry hill runs right down to the water. The water covers some 83 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Of the waters listed here in Sumter County, this is the largest. Sumter lies 2.6 miles from the water. South Sumter lies 3.8 miles off, Cane Savannah another 3.9 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Second Millpond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, chain pickerel, margined madtom and redbreast sunfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Anyone new to Second Millpond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 81°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Second Millpond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. There are toilets mapped about 0.9 miles away. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Lower Deerwood Lake is 0.8 miles distant. The position on Second Millpond is worth confirming on the day.