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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Oct 26 – Nov 02, 2025

Fall Fishing Fun Awaits!

As we roll into a fresh week on the Santee Cooper lake system, anglers are in for a mix of weather that will keep the fish on their toes! Expect a breezy start and a bit of rain at the beginning, followed by sunny conditions to close the week. The bass and crappie are gearing up for some active feeding, particularly during the clearer weather. So grab those lures, and let’s make some fishing memories!

Your Weekly Weather & Water Overview

Sunday, Oct 26:

Daytime: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp 62°F. Water conditions rough with a clarity of 2 feet. Sunrise 7:34 AM, sunset 6:21 PM.

Monday, Oct 27:

Daytime: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Night: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp 61°F. Water conditions very rough and muddy with a clarity of 1.5 feet. Sunrise 7:35 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.

Tuesday, Oct 28:

Daytime: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
On the Water: Water temp 60°F. Water conditions slightly rough with a clarity of 2 feet. Sunrise 7:35 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.

Wednesday, Oct 29:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers after 2 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
On the Water: Water temp 61°F. Water conditions becoming calmer, with a clarity of 2.5 feet. Sunrise 7:36 AM, sunset 6:18 PM.

Thursday, Oct 30:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8 PM. Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
On the Water: Water temp 62°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:17 PM.

Friday, Oct 31:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
On the Water: Water temp 63°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:16 PM.

Saturday, Nov 01:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 64.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
On the Water: Water temp 64°F. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 7:38 AM, sunset 6:15 PM.

Freshwater Favorites for this Week

Largemouth Bass

Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 6-12 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a crankbait. A steady retrieve with a pause and twitch action should encourage a strike at 10 feet.

Black Crappie

Target Black Crappie in 8-14 feet of water near brush piles using jigs. A slow retrieve with light action should entice bites at 10-12 feet.

Channel Catfish

Fish for Channel Catfish in 10-15 feet of water over a muddy bottom using chicken liver. A bottom bounce retrieval with gentle pulls should trigger hits at 12 feet.

Prime Fishing Times to Land the Big Ones!

Largemouth Bass

Due to clearer skies and rising temperatures, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding during mid-morning through early afternoon. 9 AM – 2 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Black Crappie

With improving water clarity and stable temperatures, Black Crappie will be most active in the late afternoon. 3 PM – 6 PM is the best time to fish for them.

Channel Catfish

As temperatures drop slightly at night, Channel Catfish will become more active during the late evening hours. 6 PM – 10 PM will be a prime time most days.

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