August 4
Clarks Hill water levels are at 328.06 (full pool is 330.00) and the water clarity is once again above average. Morning surface water temperatures are about 85-87 degrees.
The hybrid and striped bass had gotten into some predictable summer patterns on Clarks Hill a couple of weeks ago, but by now Little River Guide Service (706-210-3474) reports
August 4
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.14 (full pool is 440.0) and water clarity is pretty normal. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid to upper-80s.
It’s still a pretty tough bite for bass on Lake Greenwood, and tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
August 4
Lake Monticello surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s, warmer on the lower end near the power plant, and the lake is still clear. Water levels fluctuate daily.
The free-line drifting bite forcatfish is really good on Lake Monticello, andCaptain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports
August 3
Lake Murray water levels are down to 356.90 (full pool is 360.00) and water clarity is normal. Morning surface water temperatures are about 85-87 degrees.
The striped bass patterns are starting to change on Lake Murray, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports
August 3
Lake Hartwell water levels are down to 657.90 (full pool is 660.00) and clarity is very high. Morning surface water temperatures are about 86 degrees.
The hybrid and striped bass patterns are changing on Lake Hartwell, and Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) reports
August 3
Santee Cooper water levels are down to 74.97 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 74.87 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5) and the lake is still pretty clear. Morning surface water temperatures are about 88 degrees.
The bass are in a typical summer pattern on Santee, and Captain Brett Mitchell (803-379-7029) reports
August 1
Lake Keowee is at 97.2% of full pool and water clarity is high. Morning surface water temperatures are in the high 80s over most of the lake.
It’s August in South Carolina, and N&C Marine / Falcon team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
July 25
Lake Keowee is at 97.6% of full pool and water clarity is normal. Morning surface water temperatures are in the upper 80s on the lower two-third of the lake and the lower 80s below the Jocassee dam.
As you could guess, N&C Marine / Falcon team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
July 22
Morning surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are up to about 85 degrees inshore. Between wind and rain both rivers are pretty dirty.
It’s been more difficult conditions for fishing at Edisto this week, and Captain Ron Davis, Jr. (843-513-0143) reports that the trout bite has just been average so far.
July 22
Morning surface water temperatures have dropped to about 83 inshore around Beaufort, and with all the wind the water is even muddier. Tons of shrimp are around.
When you are often fishing in chocolate milk you need something the redfish can see, and Captain Tuck Scott with Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250) reports
July 22
Morning surface water temperatures are still about 86 degrees inshore around Hilton Head. Shrimp, small finger mullet and menhaden are all very abundant.
It’s been a crazy week of weather in Hilton Head, and Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports
July 22
Morning surface water temperatures are still around 83 degrees inshore around Little River, and between high winds and rain the water is even muddier.
The biggest change this week at the top of the South Carolina Grand Strand is the black drum fishing, and Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) reports
July 22
Morning surface water temperatures are 85 or 86 degrees inshore around Charleston and this week has been exceptionally windy.
Things are starting to change in the Charleston-area, and with the influx of shrimp into the creeks the redfish seem to be turning on.
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
July 22
Lake Hartwell water levels are way down to 658.80 (full pool is 660.00) and clarity is still high. Morning surface water temperatures are back to about 87 degrees.
There are some changes with the hybrid and striped bass on Lake Hartwell, and Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) reports
July 22
Santee Cooper water levels are down to 75.32 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 75.15 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5) and the lake is still pretty clear. Morning surface water temperatures are about 89 degrees.
Traditional bass fishing patterns have gotten really tough in the lakes, and on the water yesterday Captain Brett Mitchell (803-379-7029) reports
July 22
Lake Murray water levels are at 357.28 (full pool is 360.00) and water conditions are still a little more stained than usual. Morning surface water temperatures are about 84-85 degrees.
The catfish bite remains good, but Captain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports
July 21
Lake Monticello surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s, warmer on the lower end near the power plant, and the lake is still clear. Water levels fluctuate daily.
We are entering a tougher period with the bass fishing on Lake Monticello, and tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports
July 22
Clarks Hill water levels are at 329.12 (full pool is 330.00) and the water clarity is a little stained in the creeks and rivers but still good on the main lake. Morning surface water temperatures are about 83-85 degrees.
As predicted the hybrid and striped bass fishing has finally gotten into some more normal summer patterns, and Little River Guide Service (706-210-3474) reports
July 21
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.24 (full pool is 440.0) and water clarity is pretty normal. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid to upper-80s.
It seemed to happen almost overnight, but Guide Daniel Skipper (864-430-0488) reports
July 22
Lake Wateree is at 97.2% of full pool and the lake has a normal stain. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s.
The crappie are getting deeper into summer patterns on Lake Wateree, and veteran tournament angler Will Hinson of Cassatt reports
July 22
Lake Jocassee is at 99.3% of full pool and the lake is clear. Morning surface water temperatures are around 78 to 81 degrees.
They continue to catch big trout on Lake Jocassee, and Jocassee Charters (864-280-9056) reports
July 22
Lake Wylie is at 97.0% of full pool and the lake is clearing. Morning surface water temperatures are about 86 and temperatures are hitting 90 plus in the afternoon.
The catfish bite continues to improve on Lake Wylie, and Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports
July 15
Lake Wateree is at 97.3% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s.
On the catfish front, Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports