November 17
Lake Murray water levels are down to 353.65 (full pool is 360.00) and clarity is a little stained. Morning surface water temperatures are down to about 62-64 degrees.
October 21
Morning surface water temperatures have dropped into the lower 60s inshore around Little River.
The trout fishing continues to pick up on the north end, and Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) reports
October 13
Lake Wylie is at 96.5% of full pool and clarity is normal. Morning surface water temperatures are around 70 degrees.
October 13
Lake Greenwood water levels are 437.72 (full pool is 440.0) and the lake is relatively clear. Morning surface water temperatures are about 70 degrees.
October 12
Lake Keowee is at 96.3% of full pool and clarity is normal. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-70s over most of the lake.
Water temperatures have remained steady this week, and N&C Marine team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
September 29
Lake Keowee is at 96.2% of full pool and clarity is high on the main body of water. Morning surface water temperatures have finally fallen below 80 on the southern and northern ends of the lake, but they are still in the low-80s mid-lake.
With the falling temperatures, N&C Marine / Falcon team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
August 31
Morning surface water temperatures are still about 85 degrees inshore around Hilton Head and with fairly calm weather the water is pretty clear.
These past two weeks the bull redfish action has dropped off around Hilton Head, but Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) expects
August 22
Lake Wateree is at 97.4% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s.
Even as dropping temperatures change the bass patterns on Lake Wateree, tournament angler Dearal Rodgers of Camden thinks
August 19
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.12 (full pool is 440.0) and water clarity is pretty normal. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s.
Last weekend’s crappie tournament on Lake Greenwood was as tough as expected, but veteran tournament angler Will Hinson of Cassatt reports
August 18
Lake Wylie is at 96.8% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are about 84 degrees, down several degrees in the past couple of weeks.
The catfish bite is very good on Lake Wylie, and Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports
August 18
Lake Wateree is at 97.3% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are around 83 degrees.
The crappie have again moved a bit deeper on Lake Wateree, and veteran tournament angler Will Hinson of Cassatt reports
August 18
Clarks Hill water levels are down to 327.02 (full pool is 330.00) and the water clarity is normal. Morning surface water temperatures on the lower end are down to about 82 degrees.
The hybrid and striped bass fishing has changed dramatically since the last full moon, and Little River Guide Service (706-210-3474) reports
August 18
Santee Cooper water levels are at 74.81 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 74.69 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5) and morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s.
There are certainly still anglers catching catfish shallower on Santee, but for big bites Captain Stevie English (843-709-8138)
August 18
Lake Murray water levels are at 356.80 (full pool is 360.00) and water clarity is a bit stained after recent rains. Morning surface water temperatures are in the low 80s.
The summer pattern striped bass fishing has started to slow down on Lake Murray, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports
July 22
Lake Russell water levels are around 474.4 (full pool is 475.00) and the lake is still pretty clear on the main channel. Morning surface water temperatures are around 84 or 85 degrees.
The fish are starting to group up more on Lake Russell, and Guide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) reports
June 28
Morning surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s in Murrells Inlet. Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live shrimp, usually fiddler crabs (call to confirm), fresh head-on shrimp, and a full range of frozen baits including frozen sand fleas. Live finger mullet will be stocked within days.
June 24
Morning surface water temperatures are still about 84 inshore around Beaufort. Shrimp and finger mullet are prolific in the creeks.
Even though it’s hot and bait is extremely abundant the redfish are still eating pretty well in Beaufort, and Captain Tuck Scott with Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250) reports
June 17
Morning surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are up to about 83 degrees inshore. Both rivers are clear.
Still the most exciting fishery around Edisto is the tarpon, and Captain Ron Davis, Jr. (843-513-0143) reports
June 17
Morning surface water temperatures are around 82-83 degrees inshore around Little River. Bait is now pretty abundant in the creeks.
The most exciting fishing at the top of the coast this week has been trolling for Spanish mackerel, and Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) reports
June 17
Morning surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s in Murrells Inlet. Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, live shrimp, fiddler crabs (some days – call to check), fresh head-on shrimp, and a full range of frozen baits including frozen sand fleas. Very soon they will have live finger mullet.
The big Murrells Inlet Rotary Club flounder tournament
June 10
Morning surface water temperatures are around 82 degrees inshore around Charleston.
Even though mullet are starting to flood into the creeks inshore fishing has been a little slow, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
May 24
Lake Greenwood water levels are up to 439.26 (full pool is 440.0) and even though water levels are rising most of the lake is still pretty clear. Morning surface water temperatures are in the low 80s.
Hot water temperatures have pushed the Lake Greenwood bass into summer patterns, and tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
May 20
Lake Keowee is at 98.1% of full pool and water clarity remains very high. Morning surface water temperatures are now in the mid to upper 70s across the lake.
The spawn is pretty much over on Lake Keowee, and N&C Marine / Falcon team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
March 17
Lake Monticello morning surface water temperatures range from the upper 50s to lower 60s, depending on section of the lake, with the warmer water on the lower end near the power plant. The lake is more stained than normal after recent rains. Lake levels fluctuate daily.
The cold snap on Lake Monticello last weekend has set the bass back more than expected, and tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports