Fishing Fun Awaits: Reel in the Good Times!
This week on Santee Cooper is shaping up for some fantastic fishing with warm temperatures and a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. The water will be steadily warming, with clarity improving throughout the week. Target species like largemouth bass and bluegill will be actively feeding, making it a prime time to grab your gear and head out. With the moon phase favoring evening bites, don’t miss the chance to catch some great fish!
Weather and Water Conditions: Your Weekly Forecast
Sunday, April 20:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 9 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
On the Water: Water temp stable, calm conditions with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:24 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
Monday, April 21:
Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 1 to 7 mph.
On the Water: Water conditions remain calm with a clarity of 5 feet.
Tuesday, April 22:
Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 0 to 7 mph.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
On the Water: Water conditions calm, clarity improving to 6 feet.
Wednesday, April 23:
Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Slightly choppy with clarity at 5 feet.
Thursday, April 24:
Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet.
Friday, April 25:
Daytime: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
On the Water: Calm with clarity improving to 6 feet.
Saturday, April 26:
Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Clarity remains stable at 6 feet.
Best Species to Target This Week: Hooking the Big Ones!
Largemouth Bass
Fish for largemouth bass this week in 4-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a jig. A slow retrieve with a hopping action should encourage a strike at mid-depth.
Bluegill
Target bluegill this week in shallow waters (2-5 feet) over a sandy bottom using live worms. A quick retrieve with a steady action will entice bites in the early morning.
Channel Catfish
Fish for channel catfish this week in deeper waters (10-20 feet) over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A slow retrieval with a dragging action will be effective throughout the day.
Best Times to Be on the Water This Week: Time to Cast!
Largemouth Bass
Due to warming conditions and stable water clarity, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the late afternoon. 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.
Bluegill
With sunny mornings, bluegill will be feeding eagerly in the early hours. 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM is the best window to catch them.
Channel Catfish
Channel catfish will be most active during the night hours due to warmer temperatures. 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM is ideal for targeting this species.