Fishing Wannamakers Pond in Calhoun County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Set in Calhoun County, Wannamakers Pond is a South Carolina water. The surface lies 210 feet up. The water measures roughly 2 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Calhoun County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Saint Matthews, 2.2 miles away. Further out sit Brookdale (9.9 miles) and Wilkinson Heights (10 miles). You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Wannamakers Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover tessellated darter, bluegill, johnny darter, redbreast sunfish and snail bullhead. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Wannamakers Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 80°F, while January sits near 45°F. Cold never closes this one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Wannamakers Pond. Weed growth peaks in late summer and changes where you can fish.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Parking sits 0.9 miles out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Sykes Pond is 0.8 miles off. For Wannamakers Pond in particular, ask before you travel.