Catch While You Can!
Get ready for a delightful week on the Santee Cooper system! From December 21 to 28, expect mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures, making for perfect fishing conditions. Target species like largemouth bass and bluegill will be active as the water warms slightly. Peak fishing will occur during mid-mornings and late afternoons. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Sunny Days Ahead!
Sunday, December 21:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
On the Water: Water temp mild. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 5:16 PM.
Monday, December 22:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp steady. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 5 feet.
Tuesday, December 23:
Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 1 to 6 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
On the Water: Water temp beginning to rise. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet.
Wednesday, December 24:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
On the Water: Water temp warming. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet.
Thursday, December 25:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
On the Water: Water temp nice and warm. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 8 feet.
Friday, December 26:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
On the Water: Water temp stable. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 8 feet.
Saturday, December 27:
Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
On the Water: Water temp slightly cooler. Water conditions starting to cloud with a clarity of 6 feet.
Hook the Big Ones!
Largemouth Bass
Fish for largemouth bass this week in the shallows of water over rocky bottoms using a crankbait. A slow retrieve with erratic action should encourage a strike at 3-5 feet.
Bluegill
Target bluegill this week in warmer water over sandy bottoms using worms. Steady retrieves with subtle action is ideal for attracting bites at 2-4 feet.
Channel Catfish
Search for channel catfish this week in deeper areas over muddy bottoms using cut bait. A slow, steady retrieve works best at 10-15 feet.
Prime Time to Reel ‘Em In!
Largemouth Bass
Due to improving weather conditions, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the late afternoon. Optimal time to target them is 3 PM – 6 PM.
Bluegill
Given the stable water temps and sunny days, bluegill will be feeding in the mornings. Best fishing time is 8 AM – 11 AM.
Channel Catfish
As catfish tend to be more active at night, the best time to fish for them is during the twilight hours. Target them from 5 PM – 8 PM.