Guilliard Lake is a prime fishing destination in South Carolina, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and channel catfish. Largemouth bass are the most prevalent species in the lake and can be caught year-round.
Apart from fishing, Guilliard Lake offers visitors plenty of activities to enjoy. Hiking, camping, and picnicking are all popular activities in the area. The lake is also close to the Santee State Park, which is a great place to explore nature and take in the beautiful scenery.
Fishing tips for Guilliard Lake include using live bait such as worms or minnows when targeting largemouth bass or crappie. Topwater lures can also be effective during the early morning and late afternoon hours. When targeting catfish, using stink bait or chicken liver can be very productive.
The best time of year to visit Guilliard Lake is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and the fish are most active. The average temperature during the spring (March to May) is around 70°F, while the average temperature during the fall (September to November) is around 75°F.
Overall, Guilliard Lake is a fantastic fishing destination with plenty of fish species to target. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of other activities in the area, making it a great place for a family vacation or a weekend getaway.
Featured Fish - Black Crappie
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:
Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
