A Catch of a Week for All Anglers!
Get ready for a mixed bag of fishing conditions on the Santee Cooper Lake system this week! Kicking off with sunny skies and cool temps on Sunday, the weather warms into the midweek, perfect for those lurking largemouth bass! As rain approaches later in the week, expect the water conditions to shift, but fear not—hardy anglers know that some of the best action comes during a bit of chop! The species are surely hungry, and it’s an exciting time to reel in trophy-sized bass and crappie. Make sure to check the best times for fishing; early morning and late afternoons shine, especially before any rain kicks in!
Weather & Water Conditions: Bring on the Brights and Showers!
Sunday, February 08:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 2 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp cooling. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 6:00 PM.
Monday, February 09:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 3 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp steady. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 6:01 PM.
Tuesday, February 10:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
On the Water: Water temp rising. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 6:02 PM.
Wednesday, February 11:
Daytime: A chance of rain after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
On the Water: Water temp steady. Water conditions becoming rough with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:03 PM.
Thursday, February 12:
Daytime: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water temp cooling. Water conditions rough with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 7:03 AM, sunset 6:04 PM.
Friday, February 13:
Daytime: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water temp dropping. Water conditions rough with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 7:02 AM, sunset 6:05 PM.
Saturday, February 14:
Daytime: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
On the Water: Water temp stable. Water conditions rough with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 7:01 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
Get Hooked with This Week’s Target Species!
Largemouth Bass
Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-15 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a spinnerbait or soft plastic. A slow retrieve with erratic action should encourage a strike at mid-depth.
Black Crappie
Target black crappie in 10-20 feet of water over submerged structures using jigs. A steady retrieve with a twitch action is effective during their active feeding hours.
Bluegill
Fish for bluegill in shallow waters (2-5 feet) near vegetation using live worms or small lures. A slow presentation with subtle action will bring the bites on!
Prime Time for Fishing: Best Hours to Cast Your Line!
Largemouth Bass
Due to warming weather trends and rising water temperatures, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early morning to mid-afternoon. 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM are optimal times to target this species.
Black Crappie
As water temperatures fluctuate, black crappie will be feeding heavily midday and early evening. Try fishing from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the best chances.
Bluegill
With stable water conditions, bluegill will be active in the early morning and late afternoon. The time frame of 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM is perfect for hooking these feisty fish.