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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Jun 22 – 29, 2025

Get Ready for a Fishing Adventure!

As summer kicks into high gear on the Santee Cooper lake system, anglers can expect mostly sunny days and a mix of thunderstorms throughout the week. With temperatures soaring into the high 90s, the fishing action heats up as well! Target species such as largemouth bass, blue catfish, and black crappie are active and feeding, especially during the early morning and late evening hours. Water conditions are generally calm and clear, making for perfect fishing conditions, so grab your gear and get ready for a great week on the water!

Weather and Water Conditions: What to Expect

Sunday, June 22:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 3 mph.
On the Water: Water temp rising. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 5:45 AM, sunset 8:33 PM.

Monday, June 23:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 109. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water conditions remain calm with a clarity of 6 feet.

Tuesday, June 24:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
On the Water: Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 5 feet.

Wednesday, June 25:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5.5 feet.

Thursday, June 26:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water remains calm with a clarity of 6 feet.

Friday, June 27:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet.

Saturday, June 28:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
On the Water: Water conditions remain calm with a clarity of 6 feet.

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 soft plastic worm. A slow retrieve with a twitching action should encourage a strike at mid-depths.

Blue Catfish

Target blue catfish in 15-20 feet of water over a muddy bottom using live bait. A steady retrieve with a slight bounce should entice bites near the bottom.

Black Crappie

Find black crappie in 4-8 feet of water over submerged structures using small jigs. A slow jigging action should attract strikes in the shallows.

Best Times to Be on the Water This Week

Largemouth Bass

Due to generally warm temperatures and stable water conditions, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early morning and late evening. 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Blue Catfish

With steady water temperatures, blue catfish will be sheltering in deeper water during the day but can be active during twilight hours. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM will be the best time to fish for them.

Black Crappie

Given the current conditions, black crappie will be feeding heavily during the early morning and after sunset. 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM will be prime time for anglers targeting this species.

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