Catch of the Week: Good Vibes and Great Fishing!
This week on the Santee Cooper lake system, anglers are in for a treat with delightful weather and prime fishing conditions. Expect sunny skies and mild temperatures throughout the week, peaking at 76°F by midweek. The water conditions are quite calm, with clarity improving daily, making it perfect for targeting active species like largemouth bass and bluegills. The best fishing times are right around mid-morning to early afternoon, so grab your gear and enjoy the abundant fishing opportunities!
Weather & Water Conditions: Sunny Days Ahead!
Sunday, Nov 08:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 0 to 3 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp stable, conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:36 AM, sunset 5:23 PM.
Monday, Nov 09:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 0 to 3 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Wind around 0 mph.
On the Water: Water temp rising, conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:37 AM, sunset 5:22 PM.
Tuesday, Nov 10:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
On the Water: Water temp rising, conditions calm with a clarity of 6.5 feet. Sunrise 6:37 AM, sunset 5:21 PM.
Wednesday, Nov 11:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
On the Water: Water temp stable, conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 5:21 PM.
Thursday, Nov 12:
Daytime: A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
On the Water: Water temp stable, conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 5:20 PM.
Friday, Nov 13:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
On the Water: Water temp cooling, conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:39 AM, sunset 5:20 PM.
Saturday, Nov 14:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
On the Water: Water temp cooling, conditions calm with a clarity of 4.5 feet. Sunrise 6:39 AM, sunset 5:20 PM.
Best Species to Target This Week: Hooked on Fun!
Largemouth Bass
Fish for largemouth bass this week in 8-15 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a spinnerbait. A slow retrieve with erratic action should encourage a strike in the shallows.
Bluegill
Target bluegill this week in 2-6 feet of water over a sandy bottom using small jigs. A steady retrieve with subtle twitches should entice bites near cover.
Black Crappie
Fish for black crappie this week in 10-20 feet of water over submerged structure using minnows. A slow presentation with a vertical jigging action will yield great results.
Best Times to Be on the Water This Week: Timing is Everything!
Largemouth Bass
Due to improving weather trends and stable water conditions, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the late morning. 10 AM to 12 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.
Bluegill
With warm temperatures and clear waters, bluegill will be feeding in the early afternoon. 1 PM to 3 PM is the best time to catch them.
Black Crappie
Given the stable conditions, black crappie will be feeding in deeper waters during the early morning. 7 AM to 9 AM will be the prime time to fish for them.