Catch the Excitement This Week at Santee Cooper!
Get ready for a fantastic week of fishing at Santee Cooper! With mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures ranging from the low 60s to high 90s, conditions are looking perfect for anglers. The water is calm and clear, with rising temperatures promising active fish. Target species such as largemouth bass and bluegill will be feeding in the shallows, especially during the prime hours of late afternoon. Pack your gear and get ready to reel in some big ones!
Your Weather and Water Conditions This Week
Sunday, September 14:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 9 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
On the Water: Water temp rising. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:48 AM, sunset 7:23 PM.
Monday, September 15:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
On the Water: Water temp continues to rise. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:49 AM, sunset 7:22 PM.
Tuesday, September 16:
Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
On the Water: Water temp stable. Water conditions slightly choppy with a clarity of 4 feet. Sunrise 6:50 AM, sunset 7:21 PM.
Wednesday, September 17:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
On the Water: Water temp warming. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:51 AM, sunset 7:20 PM.
Thursday, September 18:
Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
On the Water: Water temp rising. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 6 feet. Sunrise 6:52 AM, sunset 7:19 PM.
Friday, September 19:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
On the Water: Water temp rising. Water conditions calm with a clarity of 7 feet. Sunrise 6:53 AM, sunset 7:18 PM.
Saturday, September 20:
Daytime: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
On the Water: Water temp stable. Water conditions starting to get choppy with a clarity of 5 feet. Sunrise 6:54 AM, sunset 7:17 PM.
Best Species to Target This Week
Largemouth Bass
Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-10 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a crankbait. A slow retrieve with a stop-and-go action should encourage a strike at mid-depth.
Bluegill
Target bluegill this week in 2-5 feet of water over a sandy bottom using live worms. A slow jigging technique with a gentle lift and drop action is effective in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Fish for channel catfish this week in 10-15 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A steady retrieve with a slow roll action will attract bites from the depths.
Best Times to Be on the Water This Week
Largemouth Bass
Due to improving weather and warming water, largemouth bass will be actively feeding during the late afternoon. Specific fishing time is 4 PM to 6 PM.
Bluegill
With stable conditions, bluegill will be feeding in the early morning. Optimal fishing time is 6 AM to 8 AM.
Channel Catfish
Channel catfish will be more active during the evening hours. Best fishing time is between 6 PM and 8 PM.