Taylors Upper Pond Fishing near Oak Grove, South Carolina

• Overview

  Taylors Upper Pond lies within the bounds of Calhoun County, South Carolina. The country round it is open plain from end to end. Small at around 15 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Calhoun County. Oak Grove sits 1.9 miles from the bank. Further out sit Gaston (7.1 miles) and Hopkins (9.1 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Taylors Upper Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, dollar sunfish and tadpole madtom. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Taylors Upper Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 80°F in July and bottoms out near 45°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Taylors Upper Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Taylors House Pond, 0.3 miles out. Check the position on Taylors Upper Pond before loading the car.