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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Nov 02 – 09, 2025

Catch the Waves: A Week of Fishing Awaits!

Welcome to this week’s fishing report from Santee Cooper Lake! The weather is looking favorable with comfortable temperatures and sunny skies. We’re seeing a great mix of species becoming actively engaged, especially with the moon phase providing prime fishing opportunities. Whether you’re after bass, crappie, or catfish, we’ve got the scoop on the best times and techniques to help you reel in a fantastic catch this week. So, grab your gear and get ready for a delightful fishing adventure!

The Forecast: Perfect Days on the Water!

Sunday, November 02:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 10pm and 3am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
On the Water: Water temp rising. Water conditions calm and clear. Sunrise 6:34 AM, sunset 5:25 PM.

Monday, November 03:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph.
On the Water: Water temp steady. Water conditions calm and clear. Sunrise 6:35 AM, sunset 5:24 PM.

Tuesday, November 04:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 41.
On the Water: Water temp warming. Water conditions calm and clear. Sunrise 6:36 AM, sunset 5:24 PM.

Wednesday, November 05:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
On the Water: Water temp continuing to rise. Water conditions calm and clear. Sunrise 6:37 AM, sunset 5:23 PM.

Thursday, November 06:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
On the Water: Water temp warm. Water conditions calm and clear. Sunrise 6:37 AM, sunset 5:23 PM.

Friday, November 07:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
On the Water: Water temp remaining stable. Water conditions calm and clear. Sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 5:23 PM.

Saturday, November 08:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
On the Water: Water temp warm. Water conditions calm and clear. Sunrise 6:39 AM, sunset 5:23 PM.

What’s Biting: Meet the Stars of the Week!

Largemouth Bass

Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a jig and trailer. A slow retrieve with a hopping action should encourage a strike at this depth.

Black Crappie

Fish for Black Crappie this week in 10-15 feet of water over submerged trees using a small tube jig. A steady retrieve with a twitching action should entice bites.

Blue Catfish

Fish for Blue Catfish this week in 15-20 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A slow retrieval with a drifting action will be effective.

When to Cast Your Line: Peak Fishing Times!

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather and stable water conditions, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding in the early morning and late evening. The optimal time to target this species will be 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Black Crappie

Due to clearer water and stable conditions, Black Crappie will be feeding in the midday sun. The prime time to target this species will be 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Blue Catfish

With consistent water temperatures, Blue Catfish will be actively feeding during the night. Best fishing times will be from 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM.

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