Spring is Sprung! Time to Reel in Some Fun!
As we dive into the week of March 9-16, 2025, anglers are in for a mixed bag of weather and fishing conditions on the Santee Cooper lake system. With a blend of rain and sunshine, expect a lively week ahead. The weather will start off a bit dreary but will give way to clearer skies and warmer temperatures as the week progresses. Fish are becoming more active with the warming water, making this a prime time for targeting species like bass and catfish. Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors and cast your lines!
Weather and Water Conditions: A Little Bit of Everything!
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Sunday, March 09:
Daytime: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp 52°F. Water conditions choppy with a clarity of 2 feet. Sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 6:35 PM. -
Monday, March 10:
Daytime: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: Rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
On the Water: Water temp 51°F. Water conditions rough with a clarity of 1 foot. Sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 6:36 PM. -
Tuesday, March 11:
Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
On the Water: Water temp 50°F. Water conditions improving with a clarity of 2.5 feet. Sunrise 6:13 AM, sunset 6:37 PM. -
Wednesday, March 12:
Daytime: Clear, with a low around 42.
Night: Sunny, with a high near 77.
On the Water: Water temp 54°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 6:12 AM, sunset 6:38 PM. -
Thursday, March 13:
Daytime: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Night: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
On the Water: Water temp 56°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3.5 feet. Sunrise 6:11 AM, sunset 6:39 PM. -
Friday, March 14:
Daytime: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Night: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
On the Water: Water temp 59°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 6:40 PM. -
Saturday, March 15:
Daytime: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
On the Water: Water temp 61°F. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 6:41 PM.
Best Species to Target: Get Ready to Cast!
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Largemouth Bass:
Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a sandy bottom using a crankbait. A steady retrieve with a jerking action should encourage a strike at 6 feet.
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Catfish:
Target catfish in deeper waters around 10-15 feet over a muddy bottom using cut bait. Slow dragging with a bottom bumping action will work wonders at 12 feet.
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Crappie:
Crappie can be found in 3-6 feet of water over submerged structures using jigs. A slow and steady retrieve with a twitch action is effective at 4 feet.
Best Times to be on the Water: Prime Time for Bites!
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Largemouth Bass:
Due to warming temperatures and improving water clarity, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early afternoon. 1 PM – 3 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.
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Catfish:
With current water levels stabilizing, catfish will be feeding in the late evening. 6 PM – 8 PM is the best time to fish for catfish.
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Crappie:
As the water warms up, crappie will be feeding in the morning. 7 AM – 9 AM is the ideal time to target this species.