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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Mar 09 – 16, 2025

Spring is Sprung! Time to Reel in Some Fun!

As we dive into the week of March 9-16, 2025, anglers are in for a mixed bag of weather and fishing conditions on the Santee Cooper lake system. With a blend of rain and sunshine, expect a lively week ahead. The weather will start off a bit dreary but will give way to clearer skies and warmer temperatures as the week progresses. Fish are becoming more active with the warming water, making this a prime time for targeting species like bass and catfish. Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors and cast your lines!

Weather and Water Conditions: A Little Bit of Everything!

  • Sunday, March 09:

    Daytime: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
    Night: A chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
    On the Water: Water temp 52°F. Water conditions choppy with a clarity of 2 feet. Sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 6:35 PM.

  • Monday, March 10:

    Daytime: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
    Night: Rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
    On the Water: Water temp 51°F. Water conditions rough with a clarity of 1 foot. Sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 6:36 PM.

  • Tuesday, March 11:

    Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
    Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
    On the Water: Water temp 50°F. Water conditions improving with a clarity of 2.5 feet. Sunrise 6:13 AM, sunset 6:37 PM.

  • Wednesday, March 12:

    Daytime: Clear, with a low around 42.
    Night: Sunny, with a high near 77.
    On the Water: Water temp 54°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 6:12 AM, sunset 6:38 PM.

  • Thursday, March 13:

    Daytime: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
    Night: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
    On the Water: Water temp 56°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3.5 feet. Sunrise 6:11 AM, sunset 6:39 PM.

  • Friday, March 14:

    Daytime: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
    Night: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
    On the Water: Water temp 59°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 6:40 PM.

  • Saturday, March 15:

    Daytime: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
    Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
    On the Water: Water temp 61°F. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 6:41 PM.

Best Species to Target: Get Ready to Cast!

  • Largemouth Bass:

    Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a sandy bottom using a crankbait. A steady retrieve with a jerking action should encourage a strike at 6 feet.

  • Catfish:

    Target catfish in deeper waters around 10-15 feet over a muddy bottom using cut bait. Slow dragging with a bottom bumping action will work wonders at 12 feet.

  • Crappie:

    Crappie can be found in 3-6 feet of water over submerged structures using jigs. A slow and steady retrieve with a twitch action is effective at 4 feet.

Best Times to be on the Water: Prime Time for Bites!

  • Largemouth Bass:

    Due to warming temperatures and improving water clarity, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early afternoon. 1 PM – 3 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

  • Catfish:

    With current water levels stabilizing, catfish will be feeding in the late evening. 6 PM – 8 PM is the best time to fish for catfish.

  • Crappie:

    As the water warms up, crappie will be feeding in the morning. 7 AM – 9 AM is the ideal time to target this species.

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