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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Aug 24 – 31, 2025

Your Guide to a Fun Fishing Week Ahead!

Welcome to another week of fishing fun on the Santee Cooper lake system! As we dive into the week of August 24 to August 31, 2025, expect mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures making it perfect for fishing. With fish actively feeding and the water conditions looking favorable, it’s the ideal time to cast your lines. The week starts off warm but will gradually cool down slightly, offering a good mix of daytime and nighttime fishing opportunities. Be sure to check out our target species and the best times to hit the water for maximum catch success!

Weather and Water Conditions Overview

Sunday, August 24:

Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp rising, calm with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:50 PM.

Monday, August 25:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 2 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
On the Water: Water temp stable, calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:49 PM.

Tuesday, August 26:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 6 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
On the Water: Water temp cooling slightly, slightly choppy with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:17 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.

Wednesday, August 27:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
On the Water: Water temp stable, calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:17 AM, sunset 7:47 PM.

Thursday, August 28:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
On the Water: Water temp stable, calm with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:18 AM, sunset 7:46 PM.

Friday, August 29:

Daytime: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
On the Water: Water temp stable, slightly choppy with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 6:18 AM, sunset 7:45 PM.

Saturday, August 30:

Daytime: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
On the Water: Water temp slightly rising, calm with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:19 AM, sunset 7:44 PM.

Best Species to Target This Week

Largemouth Bass

Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a topwater lure. A slow retrieve with a walking action should encourage a strike at early morning or late evening.

Bluegill

Target Bluegill in 3-6 feet of water over sandy areas using a small jig or worm. A steady retrieve with a twitching action will increase your chances of catching these feisty fish.

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish are active in 8-12 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait or stink bait. A slow bounce along the bottom will entice bites at night.

Best Times to Be on the Water This Week

Largemouth Bass

Due to warming temperatures and clear skies, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding in the early morning and late evening. The optimal time to target them is from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Bluegill

With the sunny conditions, Bluegill will be feeding in the shallows during mid-morning. Aim for the best catch between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Channel Catfish

Thanks to stable water conditions, Channel Catfish will be feeding primarily at night. The best time is from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

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