Catfishing Pay Lake 

Best Family Catfishing Near Williamston, SC

Fishing is The tradition

Welcome to Firelake Outdoors near Williamston, SC - your destination for family-friendly catfishing adventures in Anderson County. Our facility offers exceptional catfishing opportunities with easy access to Lake Hartwell and other regional fishing hotspots.

Our Ponds

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Upper Pond

Our Upper Pond serves as the premier catfishing destination, designed for anglers seeking trophy-sized catches and consistent action. This well-maintained pond is regularly stocked with channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish ranging from 2-70+ pounds. The Upper Pond features deeper water sections that provide excellent habitat for larger catfish, with strategically placed structure to create natural feeding areas. Covered fishing shelters provide comfort during extended fishing sessions, making it perfect for serious anglers and families alike.

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Lower Pond

The Lower Pond offers a more relaxed fishing experience, ideal for beginners, children, and those looking for steady action with smaller to medium-sized catfish. This pond is specifically managed to ensure frequent catches, making it perfect for introducing newcomers to the excitement of catfishing. The Lower Pond also features excellent access points and shallow areas where catfish actively feed, providing consistent opportunities for successful fishing trips. Multiple fishing stations around the pond perimeter ensure everyone has a great spot to cast their line.

Prime Waters, Prize Fish

Our well-maintained ponds are regularly stocked and teem with diverse fish species, ensuring every angler has the opportunity for an exceptional fishing experience.

  • Regular Catfish Stocking

  • Natural Bass Population

  • Other Native Species

Experience the FireLake Difference

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All Night Fishing

Enjoy peaceful, after-hours access to our stocked ponds with a Night Fishing Pass every Friday and Saturday starting at 6 PM and lasting as late as you want.

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Clean Restrooms

Our regularly stocked ponds are managed sustainably to provide excellent fishing for generations to come.

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Drive-Up Parking

Fire Lake's comfort amenities and southern hospitality make every fishing day feel like a getaway.

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Outdoor seating

Our regularly stocked ponds are managed sustainably to provide excellent fishing for generations to come.

Family Friendly

Firelake provides excellent family-friendly catfishing with calm waters and abundant fish suitable for anglers of all ages and skill levels.

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Live Herring On Sale $5.00

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Live Herring On Sale $5.00 〰️

Fishing bait & Tackle Near Williamston, sC

YOUR ONE-STOP FISHING SHOP

Our fully-stocked bait and tackle shop ensures you have everything needed for a successful catfishing experience in Williamston. We carry fresh cut bait including herring, shad, and bream - the proven favorites for local catfish. Our selection includes premium stinkbaits, dough baits, and live bait options that consistently produce results in both our ponds and nearby Lake Hartwell waters. As the area around Williamston is known for excellent catfishing with multiple species including channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish, our knowledgeable staff can recommend the perfect bait combinations and techniques for maximum success. We also stock quality catfishing rods, reels, tackle boxes, and all terminal tackle needed for both our pay lake environment and area public waters.

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Live Fishing Bait

Night Crawlers
Night Crawlers
$4.50
Salties
Salties
from $5.00
Live Herring Live Herring Live Herring
Live Herring
from $5.00
Minnows
Minnows
from $2.50

Need different bait?

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Contact:

(864) 847-4200
help@firelake.com

Location:

1955 Cheddar Rd
Belton, SC

Mon-Thurs:
6:30AM - 10PM

Friday-Sun:
6:30AM - 10PM

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