Fishing Fun Awaits on Santee Cooper!
Ready for a fishing adventure? This week’s forecast on Santee Cooper promises some delightful weather with mostly sunny skies, perfect for casting your line! As the temperatures rise mid-week, the bass and catfish are anticipating feeding frenzies. The water has remained calm and clear, particularly beneficial for visibility. Grab your gear and prepare for prime fishing times as we dive into the details of what you can expect this week.
Week’s Weather: Perfect for Fishing!
Sunday, Dec 28:
Daytime: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind around 6 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
On the Water: Water calm with a clarity of 4-5 feet. Sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 5:26 PM.
Monday, Dec 29:
Daytime: Partly sunny. High near 71, temperatures falling around 61 in the afternoon. West wind 9 to 14 mph, gusts up to 26 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, gusts up to 23 mph.
On the Water: Water moderately choppy, clarity around 3-4 feet. Sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 5:27 PM.
Tuesday, Dec 30:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
On the Water: Water calm again, clarity improving to 4-5 feet. Sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 5:27 PM.
Wednesday, Dec 31:
Daytime: Sunny, high near 53.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
On the Water: Water remains calm, clarity steady around 4-5 feet. Sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 5:28 PM.
Thursday, Jan 01:
Daytime: Sunny, high near 56.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
On the Water: Calm waters continue, clarity improves to 5 feet. Sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 5:29 PM.
Friday, Jan 02:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, high near 59.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
On the Water: Water calm, clarity consistent at 5 feet. Sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 5:30 PM.
Saturday, Jan 03:
Daytime: Chance of rain after 7 AM. Mostly cloudy, high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Chance of rain, mostly cloudy, low around 44.
On the Water: Slightly choppy waters, clarity decreases to 4 feet. Sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 5:31 PM.
Catch of the Week: Active Fish Species!
Largemouth Bass
Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in the shallow bays over a mix of grassy and rocky bottom using a crankbait. A steady retrieve with a pause should encourage a strike.
Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish can be targeted in deeper waters over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A slow drag after it hits is the ideal approach.
Black Crappie
Focus on Black Crappie this week in 8-12 feet of water over submerged structures using jigs. A vertical drop followed by slight lifts will trigger bites.
Prime Fishing Times: Don’t Miss Out!
Largemouth Bass
Due to the warming trend and generally sunny weather, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding late morning and into the afternoon. 10 AM to 1 PM is optimal.
Blue Catfish
With water temperatures cooling slightly, Blue Catfish will be most active during the late afternoon and early evening. Aim for 4 PM to 6 PM.
Black Crappie
Black Crappie will be feeding in early mornings, particularly around sunrise. 7 AM to 9 AM will be prime time to catch them.