July 9
Clarks Hill water levels have finally dipped below full to 329.94 (full pool is 330.00) and morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s.
While some people are making a run at the bass in deep water on Clarks Hill right now, tournament angler Josh Rockefeller of Augusta has found
July 9
Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s around Beaufort. There are tons of bait present from shrimp to mullet of all size to menhaden in the Broad River.
The abundance of bait in the area means that the redfish are very well fed, and perhaps as a result Captain Tuck Scott with Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250) reports
July 9
Inshore surface water temperatures are in the mid-80s around Charleston.
Inshore fishing has been a little slow around Charleston, but Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
July 9
Inshore surface water temperatures around Little River are in the mid-80s, and while the surf is dirty it is unclear how much yesterday’s tropical storm will affect water conditions inshore.
For the past couple of weeks Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) has
July 9
Lake Jocassee is at 97.9% of full pool and the lake is very clear. Morning surface water temperatures on the big water are 75-78 degrees, while in the backs they are about 80.
Even though surface temperatures have not changed a whole lot on Lake Jocassee, Guide Sam Jones (864-280-9056) reports
July 9
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.
Unfortunately the deep bass fishing has gotten tougher on Lake Monticello, which tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports
July 9
Lake Russell water levels are still very high at right around full (full pool is 475.00) and the lake remains clear except in the very backs. Morning surface water temperatures are around 85-86 degrees.
It’s been a pretty good bite on Lake Russell for the last week, andGuide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) reports
July 9
Lake Wylie is at 96.5% of full pool. Morning surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s.
The most exciting development in the last few days on Lake Wylie has been the mayfly hatch, and as a result of the mayfly hatch the bream fishing
July 9
Santee Cooper water levels are at 75.30 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 75.22 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Water temperatures are in the mid-80s.
The catfish bite seems to have picked up again this week on Santee, and Captain Stevie English (843-709-8138) reports
July 8
Lake Wateree is at 96.8% of full pool and before the rain of the last 24 hours the lake was fairly clear from one end to another . Morning surface water temperatures are around 85 degrees.
While tournament angler Dearal Rodgers of Camden won’t say that numbers of bass couldn’t be found
July 8
Lake Hartwell water levels are still very high at 660.42 (full pool is 660.00) and the lake remains very clear. Morning surface water temperatures are about 84 degrees.
June used to be a really good month for bass on Lake Hartwell, and with conditions running a little behind this year Guide Brad Fowler reports
July 8
Morning surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s inshore around Hilton Head.
When you are chasing tarpon nothing is ever certain, and Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports
July 8
Lake Murray water levels are at 357.65 (full pool is 360.00) and the water has normal summertime color. Morning surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-80s depending on section of the lake.
It wouldn’t make sense to lead off with anything else but striped bass in a week and on a day when Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) rates
July 8
Lake Keowee is at 98.5% of full pool and clarity is normal. Water temperatures are now in the mid-80s over most of the lake, with the exception of the Jocassee dam where water temperatures are still in the upper 70s.
In the past week N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
July 8
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.07 (full pool is 440.0) and morning surface water temperatures are around 85 degrees.
The bass fishing on Lake Greenwood has shifted again, and veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
July 1
Lake Keowee is at 97.9% of full pool and clarity is normal. Water temperatures are now in the low to mid-80s over most of the lake, with the exception of the Jocassee dam where the coolest water can be found in the upper 70s.
In the past week N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
June 25
Morning surface water temperatures are about 81 degrees inshore around Hilton Head.
It’s been a tough few days between very high full moon tides and steadily blowing wind which has muddied up the water, but Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports
June 25
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 latest CATT tournament on Lake Monticello this past Saturday was won with a respectable 16 ½ pounds of bass, but with only 5 teams fishing it’s hard to get a really good idea of just how strong the bite is right now from those standings.
June 25
Lake Jocassee is up to 97.6% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures have dipped back to a mild 76 degrees.
In last night’s bass fishing tournament on Jocassee tournament angler Joe Anders of Easley and his partner Greg Glouse won
June 24
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.03 (full pool is 440.0) and morning surface water temperatures are in the lower 80s.
It’s hard to know exactly what to expect with the bass on Lake Greenwood, and veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
June 24
Santee Cooper water levels are high at 75.45 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and bouncing around 75.1 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Water temperatures are in the lower 80s
The catfish bite may have dropped off a little this week on Santee, but Captain Stevie English (843-709-8138) reports
June 24
Inshore surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are about 81 degrees first thing, and the water is fairly clear in the North Edisto while the South Edisto is very tannic. It has also been extremely windy.
The trout fishing has slowed way down around Edisto, and Captain Ron Davis, Jr. (843-513-0143) reports
June 24
Inshore surface water temperatures are about 80 degrees around Charleston, and the wind has been so hard the last three days that they have had small craft advisories and had to cancel some charters.
The inshore redfish bite has been pretty tough recently, and even the dock patterns which are usually reliable have pretty much dried up. The one exception has been the tailing action, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
June 24
Lake Wateree is at 97% of full pool and after recent rains the lake is getting stained. Morning surface water temperatures are in the lower 80s.
There’s little doubt right now that the best fishing on Lake Wateree is for crappie, and tournament angler Will Hinson of Cassatt reports