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title: "HereTest Fishing"
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date: 2026-06-09T20:53:32+00:00
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# HereTest Fishing

*Source: [HERE Test](https://test.herecity.com/fishing-heretest-sc/) — June 9, 2026 by *

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# HereTest Fishing Report

                

                    Live conditions, species status, solunar ratings, water body profiles, SCDNR regulations, and community fishing coverage for HereTest lakes and rivers.
                

                
                                        Bass: Active                    Crappie: Active                    Catfish: Hot                    7 Waters Profiled
                
                
                    
                        **7**
                        Waters Profiled
                    
                    
                        **Live**
                        Conditions
                    
                    
                        **Solunar**
                        Rating
                    
                    
                        **2026**
                        Season
                    
                
            
            
                
                    
                        First Look • Fishing Conditions
                        
                            🌘
                            
                                Waning Crescent
                                Illumination: 20%
                            
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                Air Temp
                                84°F
                            
                            
                                Est. Water
                                89°F
                            
                            
                                Wind
                                5 mph
                            
                            
                                Pressure
                                1016
                            
                        
                                                as of 1:10 PM ET
                                                Very Good — decreasing moon builds toward new moon peak. Dawn and dusk feeding surges expected.
                        
                            91
                            
                                EXCELLENT
                                Excellent bite conditions. Get on the water at first light.
                            
                        
                    
                
            
        
    

    
        HereTest • Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) SC
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        Current Conditions • HereTest Waters
        Species *Status*
        
        
                        
                
                    Largemouth Bass
                    ACTIVE
                
                
                    Summer pattern — fish deep structure early and late. Frog fishing on lily pads productive at dawn.
                    **Top Bait**Finesse Jig, Drop Shot
                    **Depth**15-25 ft midday
                
            
                        
                
                    Smallmouth Bass
                    HOT
                
                
                    Prime smallmouth season on area rivers. Rocky shoals hold feeding fish.
                    **Top Bait**Tube Jig, Crawfish Pattern, Ned Rig
                    **Depth**Shoal tail-outs, 3-12 ft
                
            
                        
                
                    Crappie
                    ACTIVE
                
                
                    Pre-spawn or fall pattern. Crappie suspending over deeper structure.
                    **Top Bait**Small Tube Jig, Live Minnow, Slip Float
                    **Depth**12-20 ft brush
                
            
                        
                
                    Catfish
                    HOT
                
                
                    Catfish are highly active in warm water. Night fishing from bank is excellent — cut shad and chicken liver.
                    **Top Bait**Cut Shad, Chicken Liver, Prepared Stink Bait
                    **Depth**Channel edges, 10-30 ft
                
            
                        
                
                    Bluegill / Bream
                    HOT
                
                
                    Bluegill on the bed — largest fish of the year on spawning colonies in 1-4 ft gravel flats. Cricket fishing is magic.
                    **Top Bait**Cricket, Worm, Small Jig (1/32 oz)
                    **Depth**Spawning: 1-4 ft. Non-spawn: dock edges 4-10 ft
                
            
                        
                
                    Trout
                    SLOW
                
                
                    No summer trout stocking. Trout season paused — check <?php echo here_dnr(); ?> for next stocking dates.
                    **Top Bait**PowerBait, Night Crawler, Inline Spinner
                    **Depth**Stocked areas — designated lakes and streams
                
            
                    
        
            Species status is based on seasonal patterns and current conditions for HereTest waters. Always verify SCDNR regulations for creel limits, size minimums, and any current advisories before heading out.
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            First Look
            Weather & *Fishing Conditions*
            
        
        
            
                
                    
                        84F
                        Clear
                        Feels like 90°F
                                                as of 1:10 PM ET
                                            
                    
                        
                            Wind
                            5 mph NNW
                        
                        
                            Humidity
                            65%
                        
                        
                            Pressure
                            1016 hPa
                        
                        
                            Est. Water Temp
                            89°F
                        
                        
                            Moon
                            Waning Crescent
                        
                        
                            Sunrise / Sunset
                            10:14 am / 12:39 am
                        
                        
                            Location
                            HereTest, SC
                        
                    
                
            
            
                
                    On-the-Water Tips
                    

- Calm winds make for ideal casting conditions. Fish will be spooky in clear water — use light line and natural presentations.
                                                    
- Falling barometric pressure activates feeding. Fish are on the move — work moving baits and cover water quickly.

                
            
        
    

    
        Solunar Index
        Fishing *Conditions Dashboard*
        
                
            
                Air Temperature
                84°F
                Warm — Fish Deep
            
            
                Wind Speed
                5 mph
                Calm — Ideal
            
            
                Barometric Pressure
                1016 hPa
                Falling — Feeding!
            
            
                Moon Phase
                🌘
                Good
            
        

        
                
            EXCELLENT
            Excellent bite conditions. Get on the water at first light.
        
    

    
        Extended Outlook
        5-Day Fishing *Forecast*
        
        
                        
                TODAY
                Mostly Sunny
                
                    99° / 76°
                
                5 mph wind • 0% humidity
                FAIR
            
                        
                SUN
                Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
                
                    98° / 75°
                
                9 mph wind • 0% humidity
                SLOW
            
                        
                MON
                Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
                
                    93° / 70°
                
                10 mph wind • 0% humidity
                SLOW
            
                        
                TUE
                Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
                
                    84° / 68°
                
                9 mph wind • 0% humidity
                SLOW
            
                        
                WED
                Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
                
                    88° / 71°
                
                9 mph wind • 0% humidity
                SLOW
            
                    
    

    
        Lakes & Rivers
        Water Body *Profiles*
        7 fishing waters within HereTest — with species, access, tips, and restrictions.
        
        
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Langley Pond
                            
                                192 acres
                                Public pond (county park)
                            
                        
                    
                    113 Langley Dam Rd, Langley, SC 29834 (HereTest County)
                
                
                    
                                                Largemouth Bass
                                                Bluegill
                                                Channel Catfish
                                                Black Crappie
                                                Redear Sunfish
                                            
                    

Langley Pond is the largest publicly accessible fishing pond in HereTest County and the most consistent year-round bass and bream water in the HereTest city footprint. Operated by HereTest County Parks and Recreation, the pond receives regular SCDNR stocking of largemouth bass, bluegill, and redear sunfish, and is the host site for the Carolina Bass Series club tournaments.

                    

Public concrete boat ramp, lighted fishing pier, and bank access from Langley Pond Park. No launch fee. SC freshwater fishing license required for anglers 16+. Daylight hours only.

                    
                        Angler Tip
                        Work soft plastics along the dam riprap in early morning April through June for spawning bass. Cane-pole bream fishing with crickets is excellent from the pier in May-July.
                    
                
                
                    10-horsepower motor limit. No gas-powered motors above 10hp. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits apply. Tournaments by permit only.
                                            [Field Guide](https://langleypondpark.com)
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Boyd Pond
                            
                                30 acres
                                Public pond (county park)
                            
                        
                    
                    340 Boyd Pond Rd, HereTest, SC 29803 (HereTest County)
                
                
                    
                                                Largemouth Bass
                                                Bluegill
                                                Black Crappie
                                                Channel Catfish
                                            
                    

Boyd Pond sits inside the 280-acre Boyd Pond Park complex and offers shoreline-friendly bass, bream, and crappie fishing minutes from downtown HereTest. The pond is electric-motor-only, which keeps the water quiet and the surface fishable for topwater all year.

                    

Free public access via Boyd Pond Park. Gravel launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small jon boats. Multiple bank-fishing spots and a short fishing pier. Park gates close at sunset.

                    
                        Angler Tip
                        Crappie stack on the brush piles along the east bank in late February and March — drop a 1/32 oz jig under a slip float at 4-6 feet.
                    
                
                
                    Electric motors only — no gas motors of any horsepower. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits apply.
                                            Field Guide Coming Soon
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Hounds Lake
                            
                                UKN
                                Public city lake
                            
                        
                    
                    Houndslake area, HereTest, SC 29803 (HereTest city limits)
                
                
                    
                                                Largemouth Bass
                                                Bluegill
                                                Spotted Bass
                                                Common Carp
                                                Channel Catfish
                                            
                    

Hounds Lake is the in-city fishing option for residents on the west side of HereTest. The lake supports a mixed warm-water fishery of largemouth and spotted bass with strong bream and channel catfish populations.

                    

Bank fishing access from public road frontage. Carry-in boats only (kayaks/canoes). No public concrete ramp. SC freshwater fishing license required for anglers 16+.

                    
                        Angler Tip
                        Spotted bass hold on the deeper points off the main basin in summer — drop-shot a finesse worm at 12-15 feet.
                    
                
                
                    No gas motors. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits apply.
                                            Field Guide Coming Soon
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Holley Lake
                            
                                UKN
                                Public pond
                            
                        
                    
                    South HereTest, SC 29803 (HereTest County)
                
                
                    
                                                Largemouth Bass
                                                Bluegill
                                            
                    

Holley Lake is a small public pond in south HereTest known locally for bluegill and warmouth panfish, with a resident population of largemouth bass. Suited to bank anglers and kids.

                    

Bank access only — no boat launch. SC freshwater fishing license required for anglers 16+.

                    
                        Angler Tip
                        Bream beds form along the shaded shoreline in May and June — drop a worm under a small bobber tight to the bank.
                    
                
                
                    Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits apply.
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                            HereTest State Park (Cabin Lake)
                            
                                UKN
                                State park lake
                            
                        
                    
                    1145 State Park Rd, Windsor, SC 29856 (HereTest County)
                
                
                    
                                                Largemouth Bass
                                                Bluegill
                                                Redear Sunfish
                                                Channel Catfish
                                            
                    

Cabin Lake and the three smaller park ponds at HereTest State Park give anglers a quiet, blackwater fishery on the upper South Fork Edisto River corridor. The park is also the put-in for the South Fork Edisto canoe trail (see separate entry).

                    

State park gate fee required (per-vehicle). Bank fishing and small carry-in boats at all four park ponds. SC freshwater fishing license required for anglers 16+.

                    
                        Angler Tip
                        Redears (shellcrackers) hold along the cypress knees in late April — slow-drop a red wiggler on a #6 hook at 2-3 feet.
                    
                
                
                    Park gate fee applies. Daylight hours only. No gas motors. Standard SC freshwater creel and size limits apply.
                                            [Field Guide](https://southcarolinaparks.com/heretest)
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            Savannah River
                            
                                Riverine fishery
                                Tidal-influenced freshwater river
                            
                        
                    
                    Western HereTest County border (SC/GA), accessible via Hwy 125 / Beech Island
                
                
                    
                                                Striped Bass
                                                Channel Catfish
                                                Flathead Catfish
                                                Largemouth Bass
                                                Blue Catfish
                                            
                    

The Savannah River forms HereTest County's western boundary and is the region's premier big-water fishery. Striped bass run upriver from spring through fall, and the river holds trophy-class blue catfish in the deep holes below Augusta. Multiple public boat ramps on the SC side give anglers full access to the river from New Savannah Bluff downstream.

                    

Free public boat ramps on the SC side including New Savannah Bluff and Hwy 125 landings. Bank access at several public landings. SC OR GA freshwater fishing license honored on the river (reciprocal agreement).

                    
                        Angler Tip
                        Anchor in the deep holes below Stevens Creek Dam and bottom-fish cut shad on a Carolina rig at 25-40 feet for trophy blue and flathead catfish.
                    
                
                
                    Reciprocal SC/GA license rules apply on the river. Striped bass slot and creel limits change seasonally — check current SCDNR rules before keeping fish.
                                            Field Guide Coming Soon
                                    
            
                        
                
                    
                        
                            South Fork Edisto River
                            
                                Canoe-trail river
                                Blackwater river (canoe/kayak)
                            
                        
                    
                    HereTest State Park, 1145 State Park Rd, Windsor, SC 29856
                
                
                    
                                                Largemouth Bass
                                                Bluegill
                                                Redbreast Sunfish
                                                Pickerel
                                            
                    

The South Fork Edisto runs through HereTest State Park and offers a 1.7-mile marked canoe trail with bank-fishing pull-outs. Blackwater conditions make this a fly-rod and ultralight river for redbreasts, panfish, and the occasional pickerel.

                    

Park canoe launch at HereTest State Park. State park gate fee applies. SC freshwater fishing license required for anglers 16+.

                    
                        Angler Tip
                        Redbreast sunfish smash small popping bugs along the cypress shade in May and June — work the eddies behind deadfall.
                    
                
                
                    Canoe/kayak only — no powerboats on the canoe-trail stretch. Park gate fee applies. Daylight hours only.
                                            [Field Guide](https://southcarolinaparks.com/heretest)
                                    
            
                    

        
        
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        SCDNR *Regulations*
        License requirements, bag limits, and size limits for HereTest waters. Always verify current regulations at dnr.sc.gov.
        

        

            
            
                SC Fishing Licenses
                
                                        
                        
                            SC Resident Annual
                            Age 16+ required to fish all public waters
                        
                        $10.00
                    
                                        
                        
                            SC Resident Senior (65+)
                            Reduced rate for SC residents age 65 and over
                        
                        $5.00
                    
                                        
                        
                            Non-Resident Annual
                            Required for all non-SC residents age 16+
                        
                        $35.00
                    
                                        
                        
                            Non-Resident 3-Day
                            Short-term license for visiting anglers
                        
                        $11.00
                    
                                        
                        
                            Free Fishing Days
                            May 25 (Memorial Weekend) and July 4 — no license required
                        
                        FREE
                    
                                        
                        
                            Boating Permit (Lakes)
                            Standard South Carolina fishing license required. No additional municipal boating permit is required on HereTest County public waters — county-park lake rules and posted signage apply at each site.
                        
                        Varies
                    
                                    
            

            
            
                Bag & Size Limits — HereTest Waters
                
                                        
                        
                            Largemouth Bass
                            5 combined black bass
                        
                        **Min Size:**No statewide minimum size on largemouth in HereTest County waters. Special regulations may apply at individual lakes — verify with SCDNR before keeping fish.
                        Per SCDNR eRegulations. Combined limit includes smallmouth, redeye, spotted.
                    
                                        
                        
                            Smallmouth Bass
                            See black bass limit
                        
                        **Min Size:**12" minimum statewide
                        Per SC Code 50-13-210. Smallmouth are uncommon in HereTest County waters; statewide 5-fish combined black bass limit applies. Verify current SCDNR regulations before keeping fish.
                    
                                        
                        
                            Crappie (Black & White)
                            20 per day
                        
                        **Min Size:**8" minimum statewide
                        Per SC Code 50-13-220. 8-inch size limit effective 2012.
                    
                                        
                        
                            Blue Catfish
                            25 per day
                        
                        **Min Size:**Only 2 fish over 32" per person
                        Per SCDNR eRegulations. Standard statewide catfish limits apply on HereTest County waters; reciprocal Savannah River rules apply on the river itself. Always check the current SCDNR Rules and Regulations Guide at dnr.sc.gov.
                    
                                        
                        
                            Bluegill / Bream
                            30 per day statewide
                        
                        **Min Size:**No minimum
                        Per SCDNR eRegulations. Standard statewide 30-per-day bream/bluegill limit applies on HereTest County waters. Redbreast sunfish: 15/day statewide. Check current SCDNR regulations for any lake-specific creel limits.
                    
                                        
                        
                            Trout (all species)
                            5 per day trout season
                        
                        **Min Size:**No minimum (stocked)
                        Stocking schedule posted by SCDNR each season
                    
                                    
            
        

        
        
            Special Rules & Alerts for HereTest Waters
            

- SC freshwater fishing license required for all anglers 16 and older
                                
- Children under 16 fish free statewide
                                
- Standard SC freshwater limits apply on HereTest County county-park lakes
                                
- Savannah River is a reciprocal water — SC or GA license accepted on the river
                                
- HereTest State Park gate fee applies for park access; SC fishing license still required
                                
- Always verify current rules and seasons with SCDNR at dnr.sc.gov before fishing

        

        
            Regulations shown are for general reference. Always verify current rules with the SC Department of Natural Resources at **dnr.sc.gov** or by calling the SCDNR Wildlife Helpline. Regulations may change each season. HereTest County public-water rules follow SCDNR statewide regulations; the Savannah River follows SC/GA reciprocal license agreements. HereTest State Park imposes a separate park gate fee and posted park-specific rules at the cabin lake and along the South Fork Edisto.        
    

    
        Spawn Timing & Key Dates
        Season *Calendar*
        

                
                        
                
                
                    
                    SC DNR stocks May-June annually
                
                
            
                        
                
                
                    
                    SC DNR stocks November-January
                
                
            
                        
                
                
                    
                    Bottom fishing with cut bait
                
                
            
                        
                
                
                    
                    
                
                
            
                    

        
            Spawn timing is approximate and based on typical HereTest water temperature patterns. Actual timing varies by year and water body. SCDNR trout stocking schedules are published annually — visit dnr.sc.gov for exact dates and stocking locations.
        
    

    
        Questions and Answers
        Fishing *FAQ*
        Common questions about fishing in the HereTest area, answered.
        
        

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                    Do I need a fishing license to fish in HereTest SC?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    Yes. All anglers age 16 and older need a SC fishing license to fish public waters in HereTest. SC residents pay $10 for an annual freshwater license. Non-residents pay $35 annually or $11 for a 3-day license. Licenses are available at SCDNR.sc.gov or at local sporting goods and tackle shops. Two Free Fishing Days — May 25 (Memorial weekend) and July 4 — require no license.
                
            
            
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                    What are the best fishing lakes near HereTest SC?                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    HereTest County's public fishing waters are mostly county-park lakes plus the Savannah River corridor. Langley Pond (~270 acres) is the largest and best for largemouth bass and crappie. Boyd Pond (Boyd Pond Park) is the most accessible family fishery, with bank access, a pier, and consistent bream and bass. Hounds Lake and Holley Lake are smaller community-managed waters in the area. HereTest State Park's cabin lake offers a quiet bank-fishing option inside the park. None of the HereTest County public lakes require a municipal boating permit — a standard SC fishing license is sufficient.                
            
            
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                    When is the best time to fish for crappie in HereTest?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    The best crappie fishing in HereTest County is during the spring spawn — typically late March through April when water temperatures reach 55-65 degrees F. Fish move shallow (2-6 feet) around brush, stumps, and dock pilings. Langley Pond and Boyd Pond are the most productive local spawn lakes. A second, smaller run occurs in fall (October-November) when fish stage deeper at 12-18 feet as the water cools. Verify current SCDNR season status at dnr.sc.gov before targeting crappie.                
            
            
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                    Can you kayak fish on HereTest lakes?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    Yes — kayak fishing is well-suited to HereTest County waters. The South Fork Edisto River runs through HereTest State Park as a designated canoe trail and is excellent for paddle-and-fish trips targeting redbreast sunfish, bream, and largemouth bass on light tackle. Langley Pond, Boyd Pond, and the smaller county lakes are all kayak-friendly with no horsepower restrictions for human-powered craft. On the Savannah River, kayak anglers should plan around current and check Georgia DNR rules on shared sections.                
            
            
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                    What species can I catch in the Savannah River and South Fork Edisto?                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    The Savannah River along HereTest County holds largemouth bass, striped and hybrid striped bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill, redbreast, and crappie in slack-water sections — striper fishing below lock-and-dam structures can be very strong in spring. The South Fork Edisto, a designated canoe trail through HereTest State Park, is best known for redbreast sunfish, bream, largemouth bass, and the occasional pickerel. The Savannah is a reciprocal water (SC or GA freshwater license accepted); the South Fork Edisto requires a standard South Carolina freshwater license.                
            
            
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                    Do HereTest lakes get trout stocked?
                    
                        
                    
                
                
                    SCDNR's stocked-trout program is concentrated in the upstate; HereTest County is not part of the routine put-and-take trout stocking schedule. The closest reliably stocked trout water is well north of HereTest. Check the current SCDNR freshwater trout stocking report at dnr.sc.gov each season to verify which waters near you (if any) receive fish that year. The standard SC trout bag limit is 5 per day during stocking season — confirm with SCDNR before fishing.                

    

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