We are in the best period of the year for catching (big) catfish on Clarks Hill, and so it's unsurprising that guides targeting striper and hybrids like Captain Rocky Fulmer with Little River Guide Service (706-210-3474) are reporting catching about as many catfish as their target prey.
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October 29
Clarks Hill water levels are down to 318.67 (full pool is 330.00) and water clarity is normal as the turnover winds down. Morning surface water temperatures are down to about 69 degrees.
October 29
Morning surface water temperatures are around 68 degrees at the mouth of Winyah Bay. Bait like shrimp and mullet are leaving, and baitfish are also becoming harder to spot as lower temperatures have them further down the water column.
October 29
Morning surface water temperatures are about 68 degrees at the mouth of Little River Inlet, but temperatures range from 65-70 inshore.
October 29
Lake Jocassee is down to 83.5% of full pool and water clarity is normal. Morning surface water temperatures are about 70-72 degrees.
October 28
Lake Wylie is up to 98.0% full, and morning surface water temperatures are falling, currently about 69-70. The lake is clearing from previous rains, but water conditions are generally good.
October 28
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 438.77 (full pool is 440.0), similar to the last report. Water clarity is mostly good on the main lake; the water has cleared and is in good condition lakewide. Morning surface water temperatures have fallen to about 70 degrees.
October 28
Morning surface water temperatures are around 71-72 degrees at the mouth of Charleston Harbor. Water temperature remains a moving target right now.
October 23
Morning surface water temperatures are around 70 degrees at the mouth of Fripp Inlet.
October 23
Lake Keowee is at 95.7% of full pool and water clarity remains lower than normal as the lake continues to turn over. Surface water temperatures are now in the low to mid-70s.
October 22
Morning surface water temperatures are around 70 degrees at the mouth of Murrells Inlet.
October 22
Morning surface water temperatures at the mouths of the main rivers have dropped to about 72 degrees.
October 22
Lake Murray water level is 355.40 (full pool is 360.00), and water clarity is normal. Morning surface water temperatures are in the 72-degree range.
October 21
Lake Hartwell water level is 648.86 (full pool is 660.00), and the main lake is clear, but the water is murky up the rivers, usually meaning the lake is turning over. Morning surface water temperatures are about 72 degrees.
October 21
Lake Russell water levels are at 473.43 (full pool is 475.00), and water clarity is high. Morning surface water temperature is around 71-72 degrees.
October 20
Morning surface water temperatures are about 70 degrees at the mouth of the Port Royal Sound.
October 20
Lake Wateree is at 98.2% full. Morning surface water temperature is 72 degrees.
October 20
Morning surface water temperatures on Lake Monticello are around 70-72degrees. Water levels typically fluctuate frequently.
Oct. 15
Morning surface water temperatures are fluctuating around the mid-70s degrees at the mouth of Winyah Bay.
October 15
Clarks Hill water levels are 319.56 (full pool is 330.00), and water clarity is normal in most areas, though some creeks have dingy water. Morning surface water temperatures are down to about 71-72 degrees.
October 15
Morning surface water temperatures are around 73-75 degrees at the mouth of Charleston Harbor. Temperatures may rise a bit mid-week, but will likely begin falling over the weekend with the predicted cold snap. The water temperature is a moving target right now.
October 15
Lake Keowee is at 95.9% of full pool and water clarity remains lower than normal as the lake – especially the main body – continues to turn over. Surface water temperatures are now in the upper 70s to low 80s.