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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Jun 01 – 08, 2025

Get Ready to Reel with Sunny Skies and Fishy Tales!

Welcome to the Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report for June 1-8, 2025! This week, we’re greeted with sunny skies and warm temperatures, perfect for a day on Santee Cooper Lake. With daytime highs reaching the upper 80s and a mix of clear nights, it’s the ideal setup for fishing. Expect calm waters early in the week, giving way to some possible showers and thunderstorms later on. Our target species—largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish—are expected to be actively feeding, making this a promising week to cast your line. Don’t miss the prime fishing times during early mornings and late evenings!

Weather and Water Conditions Overview

Sunday, June 01:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
On the Water: Water temp around 75°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:21 PM.

Monday, June 02:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 2 to 6 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
On the Water: Water temp around 76°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6.5 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:21 PM.

Tuesday, June 03:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 2 to 6 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
On the Water: Water temp around 77°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:22 PM.

Wednesday, June 04:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
On the Water: Water temp around 78°F. Water conditions calm but slightly cloudy with a clarity of 6.5 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:22 PM.

Thursday, June 05:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp around 78°F. Water conditions getting rougher with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:22 PM.

Friday, June 06:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water temp around 79°F. Water conditions getting rough with a clarity of 5.5 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:22 PM.

Saturday, June 07:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
On the Water: Water temp around 80°F. Water conditions rough with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:22 PM.

Best Species to Target This Week

Largemouth Bass

Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a spinnerbait. A slow retrieve with a steady action should encourage a strike at mid-depth.

Bluegill

Target bluegill this week in 2-6 feet of water over a sandy bottom using a small jig. A quick retrieve with a popping action will entice bites in the shallows.

Channel Catfish

Catch channel catfish this week in 10-15 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A slow retrieve with a bottom dragging action will attract attention at the bottom.

Best Times to Be on the Water This Week

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather and water conditions, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early morning. 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Bluegill

With stable conditions and active feeding, bluegill will be biting in the late afternoon. 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM is the best fishing time.

Channel Catfish

As the weather trends improve, channel catfish will be most active during the night. 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM is the prime time to fish for them.

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