Upper Summerhouse Pond, South Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In South Carolina, Upper Summerhouse Pond belongs to Charleston County. The setting is open plain on every side. With some 44 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. About 1.2 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It is low-lying compared with other South Carolina water we list. The closest town, Awendaw, is 9.6 miles away. For a city, Charleston is 20 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Upper Summerhouse Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public wildlife records from this area list Atlantic croaker, Florida pompano and crevalle jack. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. The shape of Upper Summerhouse Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 81°F in July and bottoms out near 48°F in January. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Upper Summerhouse Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Big Pond at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Upper Summerhouse Pond may have changed since it was mapped.