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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Apr 27 – May 04, 2025

Fishing Fun Under the Spring Sun!

Get ready for a fantastic week of fishing at the Santee Cooper lake system! With mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures, fish will be actively feeding and looking for a meal. Expect great conditions throughout the week with pleasant daytime highs reaching up to 88 degrees. The water will be calm and clear, making it perfect for targeting species like largemouth bass and blue catfish. Grab your gear and get out there between the prime fishing times to maximize your catch!

A Week of Sunny Skies and Calm Waters

Sunday, April 27:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 15 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 68°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:11 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.

Monday, April 28:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 2 to 6 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 70°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 7:44 PM.

Tuesday, April 29:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
On the Water: Water temp 72°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 7:45 PM.

Wednesday, April 30:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
On the Water: Water temp 74°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:08 AM, sunset 7:46 PM.

Thursday, May 1:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
On the Water: Water temp 75°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:07 AM, sunset 7:46 PM.

Friday, May 2:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp 75°F. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:06 AM, sunset 7:47 PM.

Saturday, May 3:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
On the Water: Water temp 74°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.

Sunday, May 4:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
On the Water: Water temp 73°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:04 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.

Catch of the Week: Target These Fish!

Largemouth Bass

Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a plastic worm. A slow retrieve with a twitching action should encourage a strike at 5-10 feet.

Blue Catfish

Target blue catfish this week in 15-20 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A steady retrieve with a slow drag action should entice a bite at 15-20 feet.

Black Crappie

Fish for black crappie this week in 8-12 feet of water over submerged trees using a jig. A slow lift and drop action should attract attention at 8-12 feet.

Optimal Fishing Times for Maximum Success

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving conditions and warming waters, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early afternoon. 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Blue Catfish

With stable water conditions, blue catfish will be feeding throughout the late evening. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM will be the best time to target this species.

Black Crappie

As the water clears, black crappie will be sheltering in deep water during the day. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM will be the perfect window to catch this species.

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