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Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Sep 28 – Oct 05, 2025

Catch the Excitement This Week on Santee Cooper!

As we dive into the week of September 28 to October 5, 2025, anglers at Santee Cooper can expect a mix of weather conditions affecting the fishing landscape. With a variety of species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish on the bite, now is the time to grab your gear! The week will start with some rain and thunderstorms, leading to cooler conditions, but by midweek, the sun will shine and the waters will calm. Fish will be actively feeding, especially during prime times in the early morning and late evening. Prepare your tackle and get ready for a great week of fishing!

Weather and Water Conditions: A Mixed Bag Ahead!

Sunday, September 28:

Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water temp rising. Water conditions are choppy with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 7:08 PM.

Monday, September 29:

Daytime: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water conditions remain rough with a clarity of 2 feet.

Tuesday, September 30:

Daytime: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
On the Water: Water conditions are choppy with a clarity of 2 feet.

Wednesday, October 1:

Daytime: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
On the Water: Water calming with a clarity of 3 feet.

Thursday, October 2:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
On the Water: Water conditions calm with a clarity of 4 feet.

Friday, October 3:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
On the Water: Water conditions improving with a clarity of 4 feet.

Saturday, October 4:

Daytime: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
On the Water: Water conditions remain calm with a clarity of 5 feet.

Best Species to Target This Week: Get Hooked!

Largemouth Bass

Fish for largemouth bass this week in 5-10 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 2-5 feet of water over a sandy bottom using live worms. A slow retrieve with a subtle twitching action should entice bites.

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 attention.

Best Times to Be on the Water This Week: Time it Right!

Largemouth Bass

Due to improving weather and water conditions, largemouth bass will be actively feeding in the early morning. 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM will be the optimal time to target this species.

Bluegill

With clearer waters this week, bluegill will be feeding more during the late afternoon. 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM is the best time to target this species.

Channel Catfish

As waters stabilize, channel catfish will find comfort in deeper waters during the night. 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM will be the prime time to fish for them.

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