Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Apr 13 – 20, 2025
Catch of the Week: Warm Days Ahead!
Get ready for a fantastic week on the Santee Cooper lakes! From April 13 to 20, expect mostly clear skies and warm temperatures, perfect for fishing! The water will be calm and clear, making it a great time to target species like largemouth bass and catfish. As the week progresses, keep an eye on the slight chance of rain on the last day, but overall, the conditions are looking up for anglers. Be sure to hit the water during the prime times for the best catch!
Your Weekly Weather and Water Conditions Forecast
Sunday, April 13:
Daytime: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 60°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
Monday, April 14:
Daytime: Clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
Night: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 13 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 62°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 6:31 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
Tuesday, April 15:
Daytime: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Night: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
On the Water: Water temp 64°F. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:30 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.
Wednesday, April 16:
Daytime: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Night: Sunny, with a high near 71.
On the Water: Water temp 65°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 6:29 AM, sunset 7:44 PM.
Thursday, April 17:
Daytime: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Night: Sunny, with a high near 76.
On the Water: Water temp 66°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 6:28 AM, sunset 7:45 PM.
Friday, April 18:
Daytime: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Night: Sunny, with a high near 83.
On the Water: Water temp 68°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 8 feet. Sunrise 6:27 AM, sunset 7:46 PM.
Saturday, April 19:
Daytime: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 8 AM. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
On the Water: Water temp 70°F. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 7:47 PM.
This Week’s Best Species to Target
Largemouth Bass
Fish for largemouth bass this week in 6-12 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a spinnerbait. A slow retrieve with erratic action should encourage a strike at mid-depth.
Channel Catfish
Target channel catfish this week in 10-15 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A steady retrieval with a bounce action will attract them in deeper waters.
Crappie
Fish for crappie this week in 4-8 feet of water over submerged structures using a small jig. A slow, twitchy action will entice bites at shallow depths.
Optimal Fishing Times This Week
Largemouth Bass
Due to improving weather and water trends, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the late afternoon. 4 PM to 6 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.
Channel Catfish
With warmer water temperatures, channel catfish will be feeding in the early morning. 6 AM to 9 AM will be the best time for targeting catfish.
Crappie
As the week progresses, crappie will be feeding in the evenings. 5 PM to 7 PM will be the prime time to catch crappie.