Santee Cooper Lakes
South Carolina — Legendary blue catfish and largemouth bass fishery
Surface Area
171,000 acres
Average Depth
12 ft
Known For
Legendary blue catfish and largemouth bass fishery
Species Confidence — Apr 2026
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Texas Rig.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Live Bait Fishing.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Jigging.
Water temp ~64°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Bottom Fishing.
Seasonal Calendar — Largemouth Bass
Monthly fishing confidence for Largemouth Bass at Santee Cooper Lakes
Jan
74
Good
Feb
67
Good
Mar
69
Good
Apr
70
Good
May
74
Good
Jun
71
Good
Jul
70
Good
Aug
68
Good
Sep
68
Good
Oct
68
Good
Nov
73
Good
Dec
74
Good
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