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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Sep 07 – 14, 2025

Catch the Excitement This Week!

As we dive into the fishing forecast for Santee Cooper this week, expect a mix of warm days and cool nights. With temperatures fluctuating between the high 70s and mid-80s, this week promises decent fishing opportunities, especially for bass and crappie. The weather will feature a bit of rain early in the week, giving way to sunnier skies. Water conditions will be fair, though some windy days might create choppy surfaces. The moon phase is waxing, which could enhance fish activity. So gear up, and let’s make the most of the week ahead!

Weather & Water Conditions: A Week of Change

Sunday, September 07:

Daytime: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. North wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp steady near 80°F. Water conditions calm but could get rougher with rain. Clarity is 3 feet. Sunrise 6:39 AM, sunset 7:31 PM.

Monday, September 08:

Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
On the Water: Water temp cooling slightly. Conditions choppy due to wind. Clarity reducing to 2.5 feet. Sunrise 6:40 AM, sunset 7:30 PM.

Tuesday, September 09:

Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
On the Water: Water temp steady. Conditions remain choppy with clarity at 2.5 feet. Sunrise 6:41 AM, sunset 7:29 PM.

Wednesday, September 10:

Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
On the Water: Water temp on the rise. Conditions calming with clarity improving to 3 feet. Sunrise 6:41 AM, sunset 7:28 PM.

Thursday, September 11:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
On the Water: Water temp warming. Conditions calm with clarity at 3.5 feet. Sunrise 6:42 AM, sunset 7:27 PM.

Friday, September 12:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
On the Water: Water temp steady. Conditions calm and clear with clarity at 4 feet. Sunrise 6:43 AM, sunset 7:26 PM.

Saturday, September 13:

Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
On the Water: Water temp remains stable. Conditions calm with clarity at 4 feet. Sunrise 6:43 AM, sunset 7:25 PM.

Best Species to Target This Week

Largemouth Bass

Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a mix of rocky and submerged structure using a plastic worm. A slow retrieve with erratic action should encourage a strike at this depth.

Black Crappie

Target Black Crappie in 8-12 feet of water near brush piles using minnows. A slow trolling action with a jigging motion should attract bites in these spots.

Bluegill

Fish for Bluegill in 2-5 feet of water over sandy bottoms using small jigs or live bait. A cast and retrieve with a gentle bobbing action will entice these panfish.

Best Times to Be on the Water This Week

Largemouth Bass

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

Black Crappie

With consistent temperatures and a waxing moon phase, Black Crappie will be feeding actively in the late morning. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM is the best time to target them.

Bluegill

As the weather clears, Bluegill will be more active in the afternoons. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM will be ideal for fishing for these tasty fish.

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