Two popular methods are crickets on a cane or fiberglass pole and small artificial lures on lightweight spinning tackle. Drifting down the river in the springtime, casting to eddies and logs, using a slow retrieve can yield a good catch. While largemouth bass are plentiful in the Edisto, they do not grow to the size found in lakes and ponds. However, when you hook one, it will give you a good fight. From May until December, largemouth bass can be caught by using one of several techniques.
Lures range from top water plugs, crank baits and plastic worms to minnows.
Again, drifting down the river can be very productive. Water level is a major factor when planning a fishing trip. Catching fish is difficult when the river is too high or flooded. From shallow swamps and blackwater ponds to vast, open water with a multitude of underwater structure, the lakes offer a wonderful natural experience while enjoying the sports of fishing or boating. As a result of Lake Marion, the upper lake, not being completely cleared before it was flooded, there are thousands of stumps, standing dead tree trunks and live cypress trees.