May 6
Inshore surface water temperatures around Little River are in the lower 70s. With lots of wind recently the water is not very clear.
Water temperatures have not moved very much and so the inshore fishing patterns remain similar on the north end of the South Carolina Grand Strand. Overall the action is strong, and Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) reports
May 6
Lake Monticello surface water temperatures are in the mid-70s and the lake is clear. Water levels fluctuate daily.
The Lake Monticelloblue catfish are very much in pre-spawn feeding mode, andCaptain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports
May 6
Lake Hartwell water levels are up to 661.58 (full pool is 660.00) but the lake remains very clear. Morning surface water temperatures are around 69-71 degrees.
Going into last weekend’s Skeeter Challenge on Hartwell Guide Brad Fowler didn’t think the bass
May 6
Morning surface water temperatures are around 69 degrees in Murrells Inlet.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, fiddler crabs, blood worms, fresh shrimp, and a full range of frozen baits.
Even though surface water temperatures have not moved much this week, Captain Jay Baisch reports
May 6
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.29 (full pool is 440.0) and the lake is still fairly clear for now – but that seems to be changing. The upper end will probably get muddy with recent rains and the back of creeks are already a little dirty. Water temperatures are about 70 degrees.
There’s not too much change in the bass patterns on Lake Greenwood, and tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
May 6
Lake Wylie is at 97.0% of full pool and the lake is pretty clear. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid to low-70s.
Instead of talking about struggling bites first, it’s a good time to lead off with the catfish.
The action is excellent, and Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports
May 6
Lake Murray water levels are at 358.10 (full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures are in the lower 70s. Even after recent rains clarity is still good.
It’s been an exceptional week for striped bass on Lake Murray, and Monday Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports
April 30
Morning surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-70s inshore around Hilton Head.
The inshore fishing has turned up a notch around Hilton Head, and Captain Kai Williams (843-816-7475) reports
April 30
Inshore surface water temperatures are in the upper 60s to low 70s in Beaufort.
Beaufort has had a true spring this year, and the fact that we didn’t go from late winter to summer temperatures overnight means that the migration of bait and sharks into the area has proceeded a little slower than usual. What is in the water is tons of baby shrimp, and
Bay Street Outfitters (843-524-5250) reports
April 30
Inshore water temperatures have risen into the low to mid-70s, and the water is overall pretty dirty with big tides recently.
The inshore redfish action is pretty steady around Charleston, and Redfin Charters (843-277-5255) reports
April 30
Morning surface water temperatures are hitting the low 70s in Murrells Inlet.
Baisch Boys Bait and Tackle (843-651-1915) has regular and jumbo mud minnows, crappie minnows, fresh shrimp, and a full range of frozen baits. Fiddler crabs are available again.
April 30
Lake Greenwood water levels are at 439.05 (full pool is 440.0) and the lake is generally clear. Water temperatures range from about 73-75 degrees.
The bass spawn on Lake Greenwood is winding down right now, but tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports
April 30
Lake Keowee is at 98.6% of full pool. Water temperatures continue to rise quickly on the lake with low 70s present in most sections. The coolest water is near the Jocassee dam where the temperature is in the low 60s. Clarity is normal.
The bass fishing remains good on Lake Keowee this week, and N&C Marine/Skeeter Team member Guide Charles Townson (864-324-2065) reports
April 29
Inshore surface water temperatures around Little River are just now hitting 70 but got there slower than usual this year.
Inshore fishing remains strong on the north end of the South Carolina Grand Strand, and Captain Patrick “Smiley” Kelly (843-361-7445) reports
April 29
Inshore surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are about 68-69 degrees while the creeks can hit the mid-70s on sunny afternoons. Water clarity is good in both rivers.
A strong topwater bite has developed in the mornings for both trout and redfish, and Captain Ron Davis, Jr. (843-513-0143) reports
April 29
Lake Monticello surface water temperatures are in the upper 60s and lake is clear. Water levels fluctuate daily.
The bass spawn is basically in the rear-view mirror on Lake Monticello, but instead of the fish being in a post-spawn funk tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports
April 29
Lake Russell water levels are above full at 475.03 (full pool is 475.00) and the lake is very clear except for some floating debris and pollen. Water temperatures are in the upper 60s.
The bass fishing is still really good on Lake Russell, and Guide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) reports
April 29
Lake Wateree is at 96.6% of full pool and water temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s.
The bass fishing on Lake Wateree has been really good recently, and tournament angler Dearal Rodgers of Camden reports
April 29
Lake Wylie is at 96.6% of full pool and water temperatures are in the mid 60s. Clarity is good over most of the lake.
It’s almost getting to be a joke how low the bass fishing weights are on Lake Wylie, and tournament angler Reid McGinn of Fort Mill reports
April 29
Santee Cooper water levels are at 75.42 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and bouncing around 75.18 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Both lakes are relatively clear and water temperatures are around 69 degrees.
The Santee Cooper bass are in a little bit of a post-spawn lull right now, and Captain Brett Mitchell (803-379-7029) reports
April 29
Lake Hartwell water levels are still well over full pool at 661.11 (full pool is 660.00). Water temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s at daylight and the lake remains very clear.
It’s a strange time for bass fishing on Lake Hartwell, and Guide Brad Fowler reports
April 28
Clarks Hill water levels are still above full at 330.61 (full pool is 330.00) and morning surface water temperatures are in the upper 60s.
The cold snap earlier in the week slowed down the bass schooling on herring for a few days, but tournament angler Josh Rockefeller of Augusta reports
April 28
Lake Jocassee is at 98.2% of full pool and surface water temperatures are up to about 62 degrees on the main lake but approaching the upper 60s in the creeks.
Spring bass fishing is outstanding on Lake Jocassee right now, and tournament angler Joe Anders of Easley reports
April 27
Lake Murray water levels are up to 358.15 (full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures are in the upper 60s.
The striped bass bite has not been quite what one expects in late April recently, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports