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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Jun 15 – 22, 2025

Fishing Fun Awaits on Santee Cooper!

Get ready to cast your lines, fishing enthusiasts! This week on Santee Cooper promises a mix of sunny skies and occasional thunderstorms, perfect for an adventure on the water. Expect highs around 90-94°F and some rainy spells to keep the fish biting. The water will be moderately rough at times, with clarity fluctuating due to weather changes. Largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish will be the stars of the week, actively feeding in the shallows and around structures. Plan your fishing trips around the best times, especially early mornings and late evenings when the fish are most active. Let’s dive into the details!

Your Weekly Weather and Water Conditions

Sunday, June 15:

Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp around 80°F. Water conditions moderately rough with a clarity of 2 feet. Sunrise 6:07 AM, sunset 8:28 PM.

Monday, June 16:

Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp around 81°F. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 1.5 feet.

Tuesday, June 17:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp around 82°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 2.5 feet.

Wednesday, June 18:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water temp around 82°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3 feet.

Thursday, June 19:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp around 83°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3 feet.

Friday, June 20:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water temp around 83°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3 feet.

Saturday, June 21:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
On the Water: Water temp around 83°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3.5 feet.

Best Species to Target This Week

Largemouth Bass

Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 4-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a plastic worm. A slow retrieve with a twitchy action should encourage a strike at 6-8 feet.

Bluegill

Fish for Bluegill this week in 1-4 feet of water over a grassy bottom using live bait. A fast retrieve with a subtle action should encourage a strike in the shallows.

Channel Catfish

Fish for Channel Catfish this week in 10-20 feet of water over a muddy bottom using chicken liver. A slow retrieve with a steady action should encourage a strike at 15 feet.

Best Times to be on the Water This Week

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather and stable water conditions, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding in the mornings and late afternoons. Early morning from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Bluegill

Due to warm temperatures and clear waters, Bluegill will be feeding in the shallows during the hottest parts of the day. Late morning from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Channel Catfish

Due to stable weather and water conditions, Channel Catfish will be sheltering in deeper waters during the day and feeding in the evenings. Evening from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

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