Fishing Fun Awaits on the Santee Cooper!
This week on the Santee Cooper lake system, anglers are in for a treat! With a mix of warm sunny days and some scattered showers, the fishing conditions are looking promising. Water temperatures are on the rise, making it prime time for our favorite species to be active. Expect a variety of fish to be feeding, especially in the shallows during the peak hours. Grab your gear and get ready for some exciting action on the water!
Weather and Water Conditions: Your Weekly Forecast
Sunday, Aug 30:
Daytime: Patchy fog and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind around 3 mph.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 0 to 3 mph.
On the Water: Water temp warming, conditions are slightly choppy with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:45 PM.
Monday, Aug 31:
Daytime: Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp rising, calm conditions with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 7:44 PM.
Tuesday, Sep 01:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 0 to 3 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
On the Water: Water temp stable, very calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.
Wednesday, Sep 02:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 94.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
On the Water: Water temp climbing, calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
Thursday, Sep 03:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 95.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
On the Water: Water temp peaking, calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
Friday, Sep 04:
Daytime: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp consistent, slight chop with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:17 AM, sunset 7:40 PM.
Saturday, Sep 05:
Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
On the Water: Water temp holding, slight chop with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:17 AM, sunset 7:39 PM.
Sunday, Sep 06:
Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
On the Water: Water temp steady, slight chop with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:18 AM, sunset 7:38 PM.
Best Species to Target This Week: Get Hooked!
Largemouth Bass
Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a crankbait. A slow retrieve with a steady action should encourage a strike at this depth.
Blue Catfish
Target Blue Catfish in deeper waters (15-25 feet) near submerged structure with cut bait. An aggressive retrieval with a bottom bumping action will entice bites.
Black Crappie
Catch Black Crappie this week in 2-6 feet of water near submerged timber using minnows. A slow jigging action will work wonders at this depth.
Bluegill
Fish for Bluegill in shallow waters (1-3 feet) near grassy areas using worms. A quick retrieve with a twitching action will draw them in.
Best Times to Be on the Water This Week: Don’t Miss Out!
Largemouth Bass
Due to the warming trend and stable water conditions, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding in the early morning and late evening. The optimal fishing times are from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Blue Catfish
With rising water temperatures, Blue Catfish will be more active in the late afternoon. Target this species from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Black Crappie
As Black Crappie are feeding heavily, the best time to catch them is in the early morning and late evening. Focus on 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Bluegill
With the warmer days, Bluegill will be most active during midday. Aim for 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the best catches.
