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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Jul 27 – Aug 03, 2025

Fishing Fun Awaits Under the Summer Sun!

As we dive into the week of July 27th to August 3rd, anglers can look forward to a mix of sunny days and scattered thunderstorms that are bound to keep the fish active. With temperatures soaring near 100°F, the early morning and late evening hours will be prime for fishing. The water is projected to be mostly calm with decent clarity, making it a great time to target species like largemouth bass and channel catfish. So grab your gear and get ready for some summer fishing excitement on the Santee Cooper lake system!

Weather and Water Conditions: Know Before You Go!

Sunday, July 27:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind around 3 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 85°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 8:32 PM.

Monday, July 28:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 110. Northwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water temp 85°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet.

Tuesday, July 29:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
On the Water: Water temp 84°F. Water conditions becoming slightly choppy with a clarity of 4 feet.

Wednesday, July 30:

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 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water temp 84°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet.

Thursday, July 31:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
On the Water: Water temp 84°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet.

Friday, August 1:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
On the Water: Water temp 84°F. Water conditions becoming choppy with a clarity of 3 feet.

Saturday, August 2:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
On the Water: Water temp 83°F. Water conditions choppy with a clarity of 3 feet.

Best Species to Target This Week: Hook ‘Em Up!

Largemouth Bass

Fish for largemouth bass this week in 10-15 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a plastic worm. A slow retrieve with a twitching action should encourage a strike at 10-15 feet.

Channel Catfish

Target channel catfish this week in 5-10 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A steady retrieve with a slow dragging action should entice bites at 5-10 feet.

Bluegill

Fish for bluegill this week in 2-5 feet of water over a grassy bottom using small jigs. A quick retrieve with a hopping action should provoke strikes at 2-5 feet.

Best Times to Be on the Water This Week: Timing is Everything!

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather trends and stable water conditions, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early morning and late evening. Specific fishing times will be 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Channel Catfish

With the water warming and occasional rain, channel catfish will be feeding at night in the late evening. Optimal fishing time will be from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Bluegill

As the sun rises, bluegill will be actively feeding in the shallows. The best fishing times will be from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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