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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Dec 14 – 21, 2025

Get ready to reel in some fun!

As we enter the week of December 14 to 21, 2025, anglers on the Santee Cooper lake system can expect a uniquely variable fishing experience. The chill of winter is in the air with chilly daytime temperatures dropping as low as 38°F, but with highs reaching up to 66°F, there will be some opportunity for action on the water. The current trend shows a mix of sunny spells and rain showers, which may impact fish behavior. Largemouth bass and crappie are showing signs of activity while the cooler water temperatures keep them in the shallow, warmer waters. Windy conditions throughout the week may stir up the lake surface at times, so it’s essential to watch out for the weather and plan fishing trips accordingly. With the moon phase offering favorable conditions as it brightens, dedicate some prime hours to these fish this week for the best results!

Weekly Weather & Water Conditions – Be Prepared!

Sunday, December 14:

Daytime: Rain showers likely before 10am. Partly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 50°F. Water conditions will be somewhat choppy with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 5:19 pm.

Monday, December 15:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 0 to 6 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 48°F. Water conditions will be calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 5:20 pm.

Tuesday, December 16:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
On the Water: Water temp 49°F. Water conditions will be calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 5:20 pm.

Wednesday, December 17:

Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
On the Water: Water temp 51°F. Water conditions will be mostly calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 5:21 pm.

Thursday, December 18:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp 54°F. Water conditions will be becoming choppy with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 5:21 pm.

Friday, December 19:

Daytime: A chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
On the Water: Water temp 52°F. Water conditions will be mainly calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 5:22 pm.

Saturday, December 20:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
On the Water: Water temp 53°F. Water conditions will be relatively calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 5:22 pm.

Best Species to Target This Week – Reel In the Big Ones!

Largemouth Bass

Fish for largemouth bass this week in 2-10 feet of water over a rocky and submerged structure using a drop shot rig with plastic worms. A slow retrieval with erratic action should encourage a strike at mid-depths.

Black Crappie

Target black crappies this week in 8-12 feet of water over submerged trees using small jigs or minnows. A slow and steady retrieve with subtle twitches will attract bites in the early morning hours.

Bluegill

Seek bluegill this week in 2-5 feet of water around vegetation using small flies or bait like worms. A quick retrieve with a slight pause should entice them to bite in the shallows.

Best Times to Fish This Week – Prime Hours Await!

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather conditions and slightly warming water trends, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the late afternoon. 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Black Crappie

With calm conditions early in the week, black crappie will be feeding in the mornings. 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM will be the best time to go after crappie.

Bluegill

Given the clearer water and warmer temperatures during the day, bluegill will be more active in shallow waters. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM will offer great chances to find them biting.

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