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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Mar 29 – Apr 05, 2026

Fishing Fun Awaits This Week!

Get your gear ready for a fantastic week on Santee Cooper! From sunny days to potential rain showers, the weather is looking lively and should stir up activity from our favorite fish. Largemouth bass and catfish are on the prowl, while the water conditions promise some quality fishing. With optimal sunrise and sunset times, don’t miss out on peak hours this week! Let’s dive into the details so you can plan your trip accordingly!

Weather Forecast and Water Conditions

Sunday, March 29:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. East wind 1 to 6 mph.
On the Water: Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 7:12 AM, sunset 7:38 PM.

Monday, March 30:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 1 to 7 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
On the Water: Water conditions remain calm, clarity improving to 7 feet. Sunrise 7:11 AM, sunset 7:39 PM.

Tuesday, March 31:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water remains calm though slightly clouded, clarity at 6 feet. Sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 7:40 PM.

Wednesday, April 1:

Daytime: A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of rain before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
On the Water: Water clouding slightly, with 5 feet of clarity expected. Sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.

Thursday, April 2:

Daytime: A chance of rain after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water conditions remain moderate, clarity at 5 feet. Sunrise 7:08 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.

Friday, April 3:

Daytime: A chance of rain before 2pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
On the Water: Conditions turn rougher with 4 feet of clarity. Sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.

Saturday, April 4:

Daytime: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
On the Water: Rough conditions continue with clarity reducing to 4 feet. Sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 7:44 PM.

Sunday, April 5:

Daytime: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
On the Water: Improvements in clarity to 5 feet expected. Sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 7:45 PM.

Target Fish Species This Week

Largemouth Bass

Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 4-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a spinnerbait. A steady retrieve with erratic action should encourage a strike at these depths.

Blue Catfish

Fish for Blue Catfish this week in 15-30 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A slow retrieval with a bottom dragging action should entice these monsters.

Black Crappie

Fish for Black Crappie this week in 4-8 feet of water over submerged trees using jigs. A twitch-and-pause action will be effective when fishing near cover.

Redear (Shellcracker)

Fish for Redear this week in shallow waters (2-6 feet) over sandy bottoms using worms. A lift-and-drop action should trigger bites in spawning areas.

Best Times to be on the Water This Week

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather conditions and slight water warming, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding during the mid-morning hours. 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Blue Catfish

With rising water temperatures, Blue Catfish will be sheltering during the day and feeding during the late evening. Target them between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Black Crappie

Thanks to stable weather and clear mornings, targeting Black Crappie will be best in the early afternoons. Aim for 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Redear (Shellcracker)

Given their spawning behavior, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM will be ideal for catching Redear with the morning sun warming the shallow waters.

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