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Chain pickerel

9 in · 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Howards Pond is a lake located in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel and Largemouth bass.

Location

33°33′49.3″N 81°54′20.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Howards 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Chain pickerel as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

30

Keep intact

Keep intact

No size limit. 


A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. 


Special limits and regulations apply to SCDNR managed lakes. Check with state parks, city reservoirs, or county parks for special limits and regulations that apply to those areas.

Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

33°33′49.3″N 81°54′20.3″W
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Cities nearby

North Augusta

4.1 miles away

Langley

5.4 miles away

Beech Island

9.4 miles away

Aiken

10.5 miles away

Martinez

11.5 miles away

Trenton

12.8 miles away

Evans

13.2 miles away

Edgefield

15.5 miles away

New Ellenton

16.2 miles away

Clarks Hill

16.3 miles away

Augusta

16.7 miles away

Jackson

17.5 miles away

Grovetown

19.1 miles away

Ward

22.6 miles away

Windsor

23.3 miles away

Parksville

23.6 miles away

Appling

23.8 miles away

Blythe

24.9 miles away

Harlem

25.3 miles away

Monetta

26.1 miles away

Dearing

29.5 miles away

Waynesboro

33.3 miles away

Matthews

33.3 miles away

Thomson

34.7 miles away

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FAQ about Howards Pond fishing

Howards Pond is a lake located in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°33′49.3″N 81°54′20.3″W
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