July 14

Morning surface water temperatures are about 84-85 degrees inshore around Beaufort and the creeks have gotten very muddy in places.  The rivers are now flooded with shrimp.   

With the full moon and high tides all eyes are on focused on tailing redfish this week in Beaufort, and Captain Tuck Scott with Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250) reports

July 15

Clarks Hill water levels are just below full at 329.63 (full pool is 330.00) and the water clarity is still good on the main lake. Morning surface water temperatures are about 84 degrees.

There is a surprisingly good bite for bass right now on Clarks Hill, and tournament angler Tyler Matthews of Evans, Georgia reports

July 14

Morning surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are still about 84 degrees inshore. Both rivers are still pretty clear.

While much of the South Carolina coast, or at least the lower half, is experiencing tailing redfish this week, Captain Ron Davis, Jr. (843-513-0143) reports

July 14

Morning surface water temperatures are still about 86 degrees inshore around Hilton Head. Shrimp, small finger mullet and menhaden are all abundant. 

The last few days the fishing has been below average with the wind and the weather around Hilton Head, but Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports

July 14

Morning surface water temperatures are around 83 degrees inshore around Little River, and after a ton of rain the water is very muddy. 

With all the rain and dirty water it’s honestly been a pretty tough week for fish at the top of the South Carolina coast, but Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) reports

July 14

Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.23 (full pool is 440.0) and water clarity is pretty normal. Morning surface water temperatures are about 85 degrees.   

They have taken over the lake and showed up everywhere, but tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports

July 1

Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.21 (full pool is 440.0) and the lake is more stained than last week. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s. 

With the cooler weather this week the bass fishing has picked up, and tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports

July 14

Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s inshore around Charleston. 

It will only last for a few more days, but Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports

July 14

Lake Russell water levels are at 474.53 (full pool is 475.00) and the lake is still pretty clear on the main channel. Morning surface water temperatures have dropped to about 84 degrees. 

One pattern is still stable with the bass on Lake Russell, and Guide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) reports

July 14

Lake Hartwell water levels are down to 659.43 (full pool is 660.00) and even with recent rains clarity is still high. Morning surface water temperatures got up to 87 degrees but have now been about 85 for over a week. 

The hybrid and striped bass on Lake Hartwell have really settled into early summer patterns on Lake Hartwell, and Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) reports

July 14

Santee Cooper water levels are down to 75.69 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 74.92 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Morning surface water temperatures range from about 85-88 degrees. 

It’s a strong catfish bite on Santee Cooper, and Captain Stevie English (843-709-8138) reports

July 14

Lake Murray water levels are up to 357.39 (full pool is 360.00) and water conditions are a little stained after recent rains. Morning surface water temperatures are about 83 degrees on the main lake.

With cloudy and rainy weather there are striped bass that can be found all over the lake, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports

July 13

Lake Jocassee is up to 98.3% of full pool and, while the main lake is still clear, up some of the creeks the water is dingy. Morning surface water temperatures are still around 78 degrees on the main lake and in the low 80s in the backs. 

It’s been an incredible bite for big trout recently on Lake Jocassee, and Jocassee Charters (864-280-9056) reports

July 8

Lake Keowee is at 97.9% of full pool and water clarity is high on the main lake but stained in coves and the backs of creeks due to thunderstorms. Morning surface water temperatures remain constant, in the mid to upper 80s over most of the lake with the coolest water at the Jocassee dam. 

Fish are in a traditional summer pattern right now on Lake Keowee, and N&C Marine / Falcon team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports

July 1

Lake Russell water levels are at 474.56 (full pool is 475.00) and the lake is still relatively clear. Morning surface water temperatures have dropped to about 84 degrees. 

With a mild week the bass still haven’t gone much deeper on Lake Russell, and Guide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) reports

July 1

Lake Jocassee is up to 96.0% of full pool and the water is still clear. Morning surface water temperatures are around 78 degrees on the main lake and in the low 80s in the backs. 

As water temperatures heat up Lake Jocassee trout are doing what they always do, and Jocassee Charters (864-280-9056) reports

July 1

Morning surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are about 84 degrees inshore. Both rivers are clear.

The trout fishing has slowed down a little this week, and Captain Ron Davis, Jr. (843-513-0143) reports

July 1

Morning surface water temperatures are 83-85 degrees inshore around Beaufort.  Shrimp and finger mullet are prolific in the creeks. 

With warm water temperatures there are plenty of migratory species around right now, and Captain Tuck Scott with Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250) reports

July 1

Morning surface water temperatures are about 86.5 degrees inshore around Hilton Head. Shrimp, small finger mullet and menhaden are all abundant. 

This week they are back on the “big game” around Hilton Head, and Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports

July 1

Morning surface water temperatures are around 82 degrees inshore around Little River. Bait is now pretty abundant in the creeks. 

Trolling for Spanish mackerel continues to entertain families and clients at the north end of the Grand Strand, and Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) reports

July 1

Morning surface water temperatures are still around 87 degrees inshore around Charleston. 

It continues to be one or the other with inshore slot redfish and bull drum in the harbor, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports

July 1

Lake Wylie is at 96.7% of full pool and the lake is relatively clear. Morning surface water temperatures got up to 88 over the weekend but over this week dropped back into the mid-80s.

The bass fishing is still pretty tough on Lake Wylie, and tournament angler Reid McGinn of Fort Mill reports

July 1

Lake Hartwell water levels are down to 659.54 (full pool is 660.00) and clarity is still high. Morning surface water temperatures got up to 86 degrees but have now dropped back to about 84. 

Pre-summer patterns for hybrid and striped bass on Lake Hartwell are fading into the rearview mirror as we get into full summer fishing, and Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) reports