Star Fort Pond at Ninety Six National Historic Site
Fishing at Ninety Six National Historic Site is allowed at the Star Fort Pond (aka Ninety Six Lake) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from April 1st through October 31st any time from 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. Those 16 and older must have a valid South Carolina fishing license. No special permit is required from the National Park Service. Before making concrete plans, get the current dates and hours on the National Park Service’s official Operating Hours and Seasons web page for the park.
Fishing at the Star Fort Pond, Ninety Six National Historic Site
Star Fort Pond fishing regulations
You can access the pond by car from Highway 246. There is a large parking area on Kinard Road with plenty of room for vehicles with trailers. A portable toilet is also available.
Hand-paddled boats and those with electric motors are permitted on the pond. A ramp suitable for launching small boats is located a short distance down a dirt road that branches off from the parking area.
Dirt road to the boat ramp at the Star Fort Pond, Ninety Six National Historic Site
Boat ramp at the Star Fort Pond, Ninety Six National Historic Site
Those without a boat can either fish from the pier or find a spot anywhere along the shore by hiking around the pond on the Fisherman’s Trail.
Fishing pier at the Star Fort Pond, Ninety Six National Historic Site
View of Star Fort Pond from the fishing pier, Ninety Six National Historic Site
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Last updated on October 16, 2026
