Firelake Pay Lake 

Best Family Catfishing in Anderson, SC

Fishing is The tradition

Our ponds are Surrounded by native pines and vegetation. They offer a peaceful sanctuary where deer and wildlife gather. This tranquil setting is perfect for both quiet reflection and family bonding, creating an ideal environment for memorable fishing experiences.

Our Ponds

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Upper Pond

Catch & Release Trophy Catfish: Home to giant cats, this special pond is strictly catch-and-release to keep our trophy fish thriving for future anglers.

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Lower Pond

Catch & Keep Catfish: This pond lets you take home the catch—each paid adult can keep up to 30 lbs of fresh catfish.

Prime Waters, Prize Fish

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

  • Regular Catfish Stocking

  • 72lb Caught this year

  • Equal opportunity

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 till 7AM.

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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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Two men fishing by a pond, seated on foldable chairs with fishing gear and tackle boxes in front of them, on a grassy bank during daytime.
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When are we open?

Pond Hours:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 6:00am to 10:00pm

  • Friday - Saturday: Open 24 Hours

Store Hours:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 6:00am to 9:00pm

  • Friday - Saturday: 6:00am to 11:00pm

Passes & Pricing

Passes

  • Day Pass: $15 before 6pm Monday - Sunday

  • Night Pass: $15 after 6pm - Friday & Saturday

Special Rates

  • Children 8-12 are $7.50

  • Children 7 and under are Free

Bait & Tackle

Call (864) 847-4200

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Live Bait Limited stock

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Call (864) 847-4200 - Live Bait Limited stock -

YOUR ONE-STOP FISHING SHOP

Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, our fully stocked bait and tackle shop has you covered.

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Fishing Bait

Night Crawlers
Night Crawlers
$4.50
Leeches
Leeches
$10.00
Frozen Herring
Frozen Herring
$4.00
Salties
Salties
from $5.00
PGFs / Goldfish PGFs / Goldfish
PGFs / Goldfish
$1.50
Red Worms
Red Worms
$4.50
Crickets Crickets Crickets
Crickets
from $3.00
Live Herring Live Herring Live Herring
Live Herring
from $5.00
Eel Eel
Eel
$7.50
Frozen Shrimp Frozen Shrimp
Frozen Shrimp
$10.00
Minnows
Minnows
from $2.50
Frozen Menhaden Frozen Menhaden
Frozen Menhaden
$8.00

Need different bait?

Catch your big fish today

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Contact:

Location:

1955 Cheddar Rd
Belton, SC

Mon-Thurs:
6:30AM - 10PM

Friday-Sun:
6:30AM - 10PM

Hours:

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