Fishing at Smith Pond, Lexington County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Smith Pond is a Lexington County water, in South Carolina. The country here is dry hill. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Some 4.7 miles away sits Red Bank, the nearest settlement. Lexington follows at 5.2 miles, then Oak Grove at 10 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Smith Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redbreast sunfish, largemouth bass, warmouth, bluegill and margined madtom. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Fish Smith Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 44°F on the long-run figures. No part of the year shuts this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Smith Pond that shapes the whole year. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is a jetty 0.9 miles off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Crouts Pond is 2.2 miles off. Nothing on Smith Pond should be assumed from this page alone.