Twin Lakes Fishing in Chesterfield County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Twin Lakes lies in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It sits in pine and hardwood country. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Chesterfield County standards. The nearest town is Chesterfield, 15 miles away. North Hartsville follows at 15 miles, then Hartsville at 16 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Chesterfield County cover bluegill, sawcheek darter, dollar sunfish and margined madtom. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Twin Lakes gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 80°F and January near 42°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Twin Lakes the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Pool D is 0.6 miles off. Check the position on Twin Lakes before loading the car.