Thicketty Creek WCD Lake Number 26 Fishing near Mayo, South Carolina

• Overview

  Out in Cherokee County, South Carolina, sits Thicketty Creek WCD Lake Number 26. Everything around it is open plain. Roughly 104 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The edge runs 2.8 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It is among the larger waters listed here for Cherokee County. Supplies mean a trip to Mayo, 4.3 miles off. Cowpens is 4.5 miles away, with Gaffney at 7.6 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Thicketty Creek WCD Lake Number 26

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Cherokee County records list striped jumprock, flat bullhead and redbreast sunfish among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. At this water the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 78°F in July and bottoms out near 40°F in January. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect this water to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Little Thicketty Creek Pond at 2 miles is the nearest alternative. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.