Sherman Pond in Lexington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lexington County, South Carolina, is where Sherman Pond sits. It lies 299 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lexington County. The town to know is Red Bank, 2.9 miles out. Lexington is 3.3 miles away, with Oak Grove at 3.6 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Sherman Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include chain pickerel, yellow bullhead, bluegill and margined madtom. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Fish Sherman Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 81°F in July. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It holds true on Sherman Pond more years than not. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lawn Pond at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Sherman Pond locally before you travel.