Simons Lake Fishing Guide, Aiken County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Simons Lake stands in Aiken County, South Carolina. The bank gives way to open plain. Small at around 11 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. For a base, Murphys Estates sits 5.2 miles out. The big place round here is Columbia, 54 miles distant. Round about: Woodwards Lake after 0.8 miles, Eggleston Lake 1.1 miles away, Pearsons Pond after 1.9 miles, Arrowhead Lake 2.1 miles away and Antique Lake after 2.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Simons Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. At Simons Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 80°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Simons Lake. Water temperature lags behind air temperature by days, not hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Woodwards Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. For Simons Lake in particular, ask before you travel.