Last updated: April 9, 2025
Thing to Do
Fishing at Star Fort Pond
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As the weather warms many people start preparing to pull out their fishing rods and head to the water. Once they have cast their line they will relax, exercise patience, make memories, and hopefully be rewarded with a nice catch as they enjoy the outdoors.
Star Fort Pond is a popular fishing spot for many locals and other visitors from around the state. Open for fishing from April through October on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays some of the species found in the pond are largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, and channel catfish.
The pond is not only shared with other visitors but with many wild animals as well, including ducks, osprey, turtles, and even otters. All of these animals are protected by the park. To help keep these animals safe and make the park more enjoyable to others please take all your belongings, food, and trash with you when you leave to help us keep the pond beautiful.
Before heading out to fish though make sure you have all that you need and that you know the rules and regulations.
Star Fort Pond is a popular fishing spot for many locals and other visitors from around the state. Open for fishing from April through October on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays some of the species found in the pond are largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, and channel catfish.
The pond is not only shared with other visitors but with many wild animals as well, including ducks, osprey, turtles, and even otters. All of these animals are protected by the park. To help keep these animals safe and make the park more enjoyable to others please take all your belongings, food, and trash with you when you leave to help us keep the pond beautiful.
Before heading out to fish though make sure you have all that you need and that you know the rules and regulations.
Details
Duration
0-12 Hours
Fishing is allowed 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Activity
Freshwater Fishing
Age(s)
Everyone 16 and older must have a valid South Carolina fishing license.
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets must be kept on a leash no more than six feet in length at all times.
Pet etiquette dictates always cleaning up animal waste and disposing of it in trash receptacles.
Pet etiquette dictates always cleaning up animal waste and disposing of it in trash receptacles.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Star Fort Pond
Parking is avalible at the pond. To drive to the pond turn right out of the main visitor center parking lot. Once you enter the town limits take the first right on Johnston Road. At the stop sign turn right on Highway 246. Take the right fork to be on Kinard Road. As you start down the hill the gravel parking lot will be on the right hand side
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer
April through October
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset.
Accessibility Information
The fishing pier is accessible from the parking lot by a paved concreat path.
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