New Hope Pond fishing
New Hope Pond
Fishing Tips: To catch the largemouth bass, anglers should use soft plastic worms, buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, and topwater plugs. For channel catfish, anglers should use live baits like nightcrawlers, chicken livers, and cut baits. Bluegills can be caught using worms, crickets, and small jigs.
Best Time of Year to Visit: The best time to visit the New Hope Pond for fishing is from March to May and September to November. During this time, the average temperature ranges from 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nearby Activities: If you're looking for other activities beyond fishing, there are plenty of options nearby. Visitors can hike the trails at the New Hope Environmental Education Center, explore the historic downtown, or take a day trip to nearby Greenville.
Overall, New Hope Pond is a must-visit fishing spot in South Carolina. With its wide variety of fish species, beautiful scenery, and nearby activities, it's a great destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
What's biting at New Hope Pond
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of New Hope Pond -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 2,120 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near Maryville | 0 cfs | → |
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 4,340 cfs | → |
| Santee River Near Pineville | 620 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 52 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Honey Hill Recreation Area
- Honey Hill
- Guilliard Lake
- Elmwood
- Elmwood Recreation Area
- Halfway Creek Trail Camp
Parks
- Wilderness Hell Hole Bay
- Wilderness Wambaw Swamp
- Wilderness Wambaw Creek
- Francis Marion National Forest Huger Recreation Area
- Wilderness Little Wambaw Swamp
- National Wildlife Refuge Francis Marion
Reservoirs
- Little Hell Hole Dam
- Radford Bates Dam
- Westvaco Dam 2
- Waylon Cato Dam
- Harry Dupree Dam
- Billy Cox Upper Dam
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save New Hope Pond as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About New Hope Pond
What fish species are found at New Hope Pond?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at New Hope Pond -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing New Hope Pond.
How do I get to New Hope Pond?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of New Hope Pond.