September 17
Lake Wylie is at 96.9% of full pool and water temperatures have dropped to about 81-83 degrees.
The bass fishing is still very tough on Lake Wylie, and tournament angler Reid McGinn of Fort Mill reports
September 16
Lake Wateree is at 96.3% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are around 83 degrees. Clarity is above normal.
The shad should be on the verge of moving back into the creeks on Lake Wateree, but tournament angler Dearal Rodgers of Camden reports
September 16
Lake Hartwell water levels are down to 659.73 (full pool is 660.00) and water temperatures are around 83.
The striped bass fishing on Lake Hartwell has gotten exciting, and Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) reports
September 16
Santee Cooper water levels are at 75.13 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 75.04 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). The lakes are clear and water temperatures range from about 82 in the morning up to about 85.
In his estimation the catfish action has slowed down a little on Santee, and Captain Brett Mitchell (803-379-7029) reports
September 16
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.18 (full pool is 440.0) and surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s.
It’s still a really tough time for bass fishing on Lake Greenwood, and the frank report from veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda
September 16
Lake Monticello surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s and the lake is still clear. Water levels fluctuate daily.
As expected, tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports that bass are
September 16
Lake Murray water levels are at 357.62 (full pool is 360.00) and the main lake is still relatively clear (with a summer green tint). Morning surface temperatures have fallen into the lower 80s.
The same patterns are still producing bass on Lake Murray, and tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
September 3
Lake Jocassee is at 94.2% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are in the lower 80s on the main lake.
Last night makes three straight first place finishes for tournament angler Joe Anders of Easley in the Thursday night bass tournaments on Lake Jocassee, and he reports
September 3
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.05 (full pool is 440.0) and surface water temperatures remain in the mid-80s.
We wish we had better news to share, but veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
September 2
Morning surface water temperatures are still in the mid-80s degrees around Beaufort, and from mullet to menhaden to shrimp there is tons of bait in the area.
Our regular correspondent Captain Tuck Scott with Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250)
September 2
Morning surface water temperatures are still about 85 degrees around Hilton Head and the water is still relatively clear.
The most exciting new development around Hilton Head is that the bull redfish are really showing up, and Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports
September 2
Inshore surface water temperatures around Little River have dropped to about 82 degrees and with all the wind clarity has dropped.
Because the north end of the South Carolina Grand Strand pushes up against the North Carolina border, when it makes sense Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) likes
September 2
Inshore surface water temperatures remain about 85 degrees around Charleston and the creeks are still full of bait, especially shrimp.
Inshore fishing continues to be good in the Charleston area, and Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) reports
September 2
Lake Russell water levels are at 474.35 (full pool is 475.00) and the main lake is still clear. Morning surface water temperatures are 85-87 degrees.
Even with recent rains there is very little change in the patternGuide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) is fishing, and he reports
September 2
Lake Wylie is at 96.9% of full pool and water temperatures are still in the mid-80s.
The good news is that the catfish bite on Lake Wylie is very good, with Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reporting
September 2
Lake Hartwell water levels are down to 660.48 (full pool is 660.00) and water temperatures are still in the mid-60s.
It’s still a very good bite for hybrid bass early in the morning, and Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) reports
September 2
Clarks Hill water levels are at 329.98 (full pool is 330.00) and the lake is pretty clear despite some rain Tuesday. Morning surface water temperatures are about 86 degrees.
It’s a still a very good, very early bite for hybrid bass on Clarks Hill, and William Sasser Guide Service (706-589-5468) reports
September 2
Santee Cooper water levels are at 75.41 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 75.31 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Despite recent rains the lakes remain relatively clear and morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s.
It’s an interesting bite for catfish on Santee Cooper, and Captain Brett Mitchell (803-379-7029) reports
September 2
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.
It’s another transition period on Lake Monticello for bass, and tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports
September 1
Lake Wateree is down to 96.5% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s. Clarity is above normal.
There’s not a lot of change in the crappie patterns on Lake Wateree, but tournament angler Will Hinson of Cassatt reports
September 1
Lake Murray water levels are at 357.96 (full pool is 360.00) and the main lake is still relatively clear (with a summer green tint). Morning surface temperatures rose but have fallen back to about 84 degrees.
Results are in for last Saturday’s Fishing for a Cause benefit bass tournament, and it’s confirmed that there are some really good fish being caught on Lake Murray.
August 26
Inshore surface water temperatures remain about 85 degrees around Charleston and the creeks are still full of bait, including shrimp.
Inshore fishing continues to be good in the Charleston area, but Captain Rob Bennett (843-367-3777) and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) both report
August 26
Inshore surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are still about 85 degrees in the morning, and clarity is moderate. There are tons of finger mullet and white shrimp in the creeks and so bait is no problem.
The really hot fall bite hasn’t quite kicked off yet, but Captain Ron Davis, Jr. (843-513-0143) reports
August 26
Morning surface water temperatures are about 86 degrees around Hilton Head and visibility is about normal. There are shrimp and mullet in the creeks and menhaden everywhere.
It’s been a pretty good couple of weeks around Hilton Head, and Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports