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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: May 11 – 18, 2025

Catch the Fun: Fishing Conditions This Week!

Welcome to this week’s fishing report for the Santee Cooper lake system! From May 11 to 18, anglers can expect a variety of fishing conditions influenced by a mix of showers and sunny spells. While the week starts off with thunderstorms and a bit of a wet welcome, conditions will gradually clear up, allowing for some fantastic fishing opportunities. Target species such as largemouth bass and bluegill will be actively feeding, especially during the warmer afternoons. With water temperatures rising and the moon phase favoring fishing activities, it’s an exciting week to hit the water!

Weather and Water Conditions: A Mixed Bag!

Sunday, May 11:

Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp 70°F. Water conditions rough with cloudy clarity at 1 foot. Sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 8:14 PM.

Monday, May 12:

Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp 70°F. Water conditions rough with cloudy clarity at 1 foot. Sunrise 6:08 AM, sunset 8:15 PM.

Tuesday, May 13:

Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp 72°F. Water conditions moderate with clarity improving to 2 feet. Sunrise 6:07 AM, sunset 8:15 PM.

Wednesday, May 14:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
On the Water: Water temp 74°F. Water conditions moderate with clarity at 2 feet. Sunrise 6:06 AM, sunset 8:16 PM.

Thursday, May 15:

Daytime: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
On the Water: Water temp 76°F. Water conditions calm with clarity at 3 feet. Sunrise 6:05 AM, sunset 8:16 PM.

Friday, May 16:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
On the Water: Water temp 78°F. Water conditions calm with clarity at 3 feet. Sunrise 6:04 AM, sunset 8:17 PM.

Saturday, May 17:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp 78°F. Water conditions calm with clarity at 3 feet. Sunrise 6:03 AM, sunset 8:17 PM.

Best Species to Target This Week: Get Hooked!

Largemouth Bass

Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5 to 15 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a topwater frog or spinnerbait. A slow retrieve with quick jerks should encourage a strike at 10 feet.

Bluegill

Target bluegill in 2 to 6 feet of water over a sandy bottom using small jigs or live worms. A steady retrieve with light twitching action will entice bites at 4 feet.

Channel Catfish

Fish for channel catfish in 10 to 20 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait or stink bait. A slow retrieve with dragging action should provoke a bite at 15 feet.

Best Times to Be on the Water This Week: Don’t Miss the Action!

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather and rising water temperatures, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the late afternoon. 3 PM to 6 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Bluegill

With warmer days ahead, bluegill will be feeding in the shallows during the early morning hours. 6 AM to 9 AM will be the best time to catch them.

Channel Catfish

As the week progresses and temperatures rise, channel catfish will be more active during the night. 8 PM to 11 PM will be the ideal time to fish for them.

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