Santee Cooper Lakes
South Carolina — Legendary blue catfish and largemouth bass fishery
Surface Area
171,000 acres
Average Depth
12 ft
Known For
Legendary blue catfish and largemouth bass fishery
Species Confidence — Apr 2026
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Texas Rig.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Live Bait Fishing.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Jigging.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Bottom Fishing.
Seasonal Calendar — Largemouth Bass
Monthly fishing confidence for Largemouth Bass at Santee Cooper Lakes
Jan
75
Good
Feb
70
Good
Mar
73
Good
Apr
73
Good
May
74
Good
Jun
66
Good
Jul
66
Good
Aug
71
Good
Sep
74
Good
Oct
74
Good
Nov
69
Good
Dec
73
Good
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