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Dinkins Millpond

Lake fishing  South Carolina · 06:44 - 17:27

Dinkins Millpond is a lake in South Carolina. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Black Crappie.

Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
81°
Best day
Fri
85%
71°
Sat
76%
74°
Sun
82%
66°
Mon
76%
65°
Tue
76%
73°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
60°F
Air temp
60°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.11 inHg → stable
Clouds
62.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Dusk 16:12–18:12

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:31–09:31 Major period 19:31–21:31 Minor period 01:30–03:00 Minor period 14:01–15:31

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
60°
06:00
60°
07:00
61°
08:00
64°
09:00
69°
10:00
74°
11:00
77°
12:00
79°
13:00
80°
14:00
80°
15:00
80°
16:00
80°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
82%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
42%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
40%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
32%
Prime feeding window at the dawn.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
29%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill.

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Dinkins Millpond?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Dinkins Millpond?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Dinkins Millpond?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Dinkins Millpond right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 60%.