Star Fort Pond is a small managed fishing lake of roughly 22 acres near Ninety Six in Greenwood County, right beside the Ninety Six National Historic Site and its Revolutionary War star-shaped fort.
Star Fort Pond at a glance
| Surface area | ≈ 22 acres |
| County | Greenwood (Ninety Six) |
| Fish | largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, channel catfish |
| Nearby | Ninety Six National Historic Site |
Fishing and history
Fertilized and stocked, Star Fort Pond produces largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and channel catfish, and has a fishing pier. It is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April 1 through November 1, sunrise to sunset. The setting is a bonus: the adjacent Ninety Six National Historic Site preserves one of the most important Revolutionary War sites in the backcountry, making this an easy fishing-and-history outing. A South Carolina license is required.
Nearby lakes
- Lake Greenwood — the big lake just east
- Lake Rabon — a Laurens County fishing lake
Star Fort Pond FAQ
How big is Star Fort Pond?
About 22 acres, near Ninety Six in Greenwood County.
What fish are in Star Fort Pond?
Largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and channel catfish.
When is Star Fort Pond open?
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April 1 to November 1, sunrise to sunset.
