January 25

Morning surface water temperatures are in the low 50s in Little River and the water is still pretty murky.

January 25

Morning surface water temperatures around Edisto Island have been about 48 degrees in the creeks. With the rivers still high the water is a little tannic but much clearer than a week or two ago, and when the ocean comes in the water is a nice clean green. 

January 25

Santee Cooper water levels are at 75.04 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 73.42 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). The upper half of the lower lake is muddy while the lower end has decent clarity. 

January 25

Morning surface water temperatures in Debordieu Creek were about 54 degrees this morning.  

January 24

Morning surface water temperatures around Beaufort are about 53 degrees this morning. 

January 23

Morning surface water temperatures off the beaches around Hilton Head are about 51 degrees and the water is clear.

January 23

Morning surface water temperatures are about 50 degrees in Charleston Harbor.

January 23

Lake Monticello morning surface water temperatures vary depending upon where on the lake you are, ranging from the upper 40s to mid-50s. Water levels generally fluctuate daily. 

January 23

Lake Jocassee is at 98.0% of full pool and morning surface water temperatures are down to about 52 degrees. 

January 23

Having been there ourselves very recently, we wish Captain Tom Cushman of Cush’s Calmwater Charters (843-997-5850) a speedy recovery from the flu. 

January 22

Lake Russell water levels are at 473.67 (full pool is 475.00) and up the river is muddy while the lower end is clear. The creeks are also muddy, especially at the mouths, although the very backs may be starting to clear. Morning surface water temperatures are about 48 degrees. 

January 22

Lake Greenwood water levels are down to 434.44 (full pool is 440.0) and the lake has been muddy from one end to the other.  Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-40s.

January 22

Lake Wateree is at 97.7% of full pool and the water is muddy from one end to the other. Morning surface water temperatures are in the upper 40s.

January 22

Lake Murray water levels down to 355.46 (full pool is 360.00) and the upper lake is muddy but (temporarily clearing). Morning surface water temperatures are about 50 degrees at the dam. 

January 22

Lake Hartwell water levels are at 657.05 (full pool is 660.00) and water levels have shot up after recent rains. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-40s. 

January 22

Clarks Hill water levels are at 328.53 (full pool is 330.00) and the upper third of the lake is muddy.  Morning surface water temperatures are in the upper 40s. 

January 18

Lake Keowee is at 98.9% of full pool and heavy rains over the past week have resulted in the backs of major creeks being muddy and the main lake has some stain as well.  Water temperatures over most of the lake are now in the low 50s with the exception being near the nuclear facility where they remain around 60 degrees.

January 11

Lake Keowee is at 99.4% of full pool and major rainfall on Tuesday has resulted in every major creek or drain becoming muddy.  The stain extends out to the main lake in some locations. Water temperatures remain in the low 50s over most of the lake.  The very back of creeks are in the high 40s, with the warmest water mid-lake around 60 degrees.

January 4

Lake Russell water levels are at 474.02 (full pool is 475.00) and the main lake is very clear. Morning surface water temperatures are down to about 52-53 degrees. 

January 4

Morning surface water temperatures around Beaufort are about 53 degrees. The water has cleared quickly after recent rains and is extremely clear.

January 4

Morning surface water temperatures in Debordieu Creek were about 47 degrees this morning.  

January 4

Morning surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are in the low 50s off the beach, and colder in the creeks.