Berkeley County · reservoir · 61 acres
Bates Pond
Bates Pond is a reservoir in Berkeley County, South Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
71°
10 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
76°
11 mph
36%
Sun
Storms
90°
79°
16 mph
56%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Northampton Creek1.1 mi
- Bennett Branch1.1 mi
- Pinckney Reserve Branch1.8 mi
- Washaw Creek3.7 mi
- Mayrants Reserve3.9 mi
- Red Bank Reserve4.4 mi
- Leneigh Reserve4.7 mi
- Hard Pinch Reserve4.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bates Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates Pond?+
Yes — South Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bates Pond?+
Bates Pond is a reservoir in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.