Susies Pond in Kershaw County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Susies Pond belongs to Kershaw County, South Carolina. It sits at 387 feet above sea level. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Lugoff sits 4.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Columbia is the closest city, 26 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Susies Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, redbreast sunfish and margined madtom. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Susies Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 80°F in July and bottom out at 43°F in January. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Susies Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Bowen Number Two Pond at 2.6 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Susies Pond is worth confirming on the day.