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Bluegill
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General info

Smith Pond is a lake located in Lee County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Darlington County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill.

Location

34°17′47.7″N 80°09′14.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Smith Pond, SC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Hartsville

6.3 miles away

Lamar

10.1 miles away

Manville

12.5 miles away

McBee

13.2 miles away

Bethune

13.8 miles away

Saint Charles

15.5 miles away

Dovesville

16.1 miles away

Darlington

16.4 miles away

Timmonsville

16.6 miles away

Lynchburg

16.9 miles away

Patrick

20.2 miles away

Oswego

21.5 miles away

Mayesville

21.7 miles away

Florence

22.5 miles away

Society Hill

22.6 miles away

Abney Crossroads

25.0 miles away

Rembert

25.3 miles away

Shiloh

25.4 miles away

Camden

26.1 miles away

Jefferson

27.9 miles away

Olanta

28.0 miles away

Cheraw

30.9 miles away

Mount Croghan

32.9 miles away

Bennettsville

35.2 miles away

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FAQ about Smith Pond fishing

📍 Where is Smith Pond located?
Smith Pond is a lake located in Lee County, South Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Darlington County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
34°17′47.7″N 80°09′14.1″W
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🎣 Where on Smith Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Smith Pond by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Smith Pond?
The most common species in Smith Pond are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Smith Pond fishing reports?
The latest Smith Pond fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Smith Pond right now?
According to fishing regulations at Smith Pond, some of the species in season this July include: Northern red snapper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Black grouper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Smith Pond?

Fishing in South Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term options, available online or at authorized vendors.

In South Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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