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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Oct 19 – 26, 2025

Casting Lines under Sunny Skies!

Get ready for a fantastic week on the Santee Cooper lake system! From October 19th to 26th, expect mostly sunny days with mild temperatures, perfect for fishing. The water is calm and clear, making it an ideal time to target species like largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. With a bit of luck and the right tactics, anglers can enjoy some great catches this week. Make sure to plan your trips around the best fishing times for an even better experience!

Weather and Water Conditions for the Week

Sunday, October 19:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp 72°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 6:24 PM.

Monday, October 20:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 2 mph.
On the Water: Water temp 71°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 7:21 AM, sunset 6:23 PM.

Tuesday, October 21:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
On the Water: Water temp 72°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 7:21 AM, sunset 6:22 PM.

Wednesday, October 22:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
On the Water: Water temp 71°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 8 feet. Sunrise 7:22 AM, sunset 6:21 PM.

Thursday, October 23:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
On the Water: Water temp 70°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 8 feet. Sunrise 7:22 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.

Friday, October 24:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
On the Water: Water temp 70°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 8 feet. Sunrise 7:23 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.

Saturday, October 25:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
On the Water: Water temp 71°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 7:23 AM, sunset 6:18 PM.

Best Species to Target This Week

Largemouth Bass

Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-15 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a spinnerbait. A slow retrieve with a steady action should encourage a strike at mid-depth.

Bluegill

Target bluegill this week in 2-5 feet of water over sandy bottom using live worms. A quick retrieve with a twitching action should entice bites near cover.

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish can be found in 10-20 feet of water over a muddy bottom using chicken liver. A slow retrieve with a bottom-dragging action is effective during evening hours.

Best Times to Fish This Week

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather and stable water conditions, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the late afternoon. 3 PM to 5 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Bluegill

With clear water and sunny conditions, bluegill will be feeding in the shallows during the morning. 7 AM to 10 AM will be the best time to catch them.

Channel Catfish

Thanks to mild temperatures and stable water, channel catfish will be feeding during the evening hours. 6 PM to 8 PM will be the prime time to fish for them.

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