South Carolina Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · South Carolina
The South Carolina fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers spotted bass, striped bass, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and redbreast sunfish. Open your region for a 7-day read on Lake Hartwell, Lake Murray, Lynches River, and Santee Cooper, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Upstate fishing
Upstate fishing forecast
Anglers exploring the Upstate region for fishing often wonder where to fish among the many lake names. Lake Hartwell is a popular destination for Largemouth Bass and offers excellent Spotted Bass action. For those seeking Striped Bass, Lake Keowee can provide thrilling experiences, while the deep, clear waters of Lake Jocassee are known for their Rainbow Trout. The Saluda River also holds various species, but for walleye fishing or pike fishing, anglers typically look to different, more northern waters.
This week, conditions across the Upstate are clear, but a strong wind is expected to pick up, making boat control challenging in open areas. The water remains cold, especially in the deeper sections of the lakes, which can slow down fish activity. While there’s no snow expected, the crisp air might mean a slower bite early in the day. Anglers focusing on the best bite should target sheltered coves or areas with current where fish might congregate, presenting slower moving baits.
Where to fish: Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, Saluda River.
Spotted Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:51 AM, or the last hour before 4:34 PM. On Lake Waskesiu, the gentle northeast push and falling glass had us targeting sheltered points early, hoping those spotted bass would push up from the 8.8-degree water despite the scattered high stuff.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:52 AM or 4:33 PM. Lake Diefenbaker’s still surface and 9.0-degree chill, with the glass still heading south under a solid grey lid, had us slowly dragging jigs across main lake humps, hoping to coax a bite from sluggish fish.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On Tobin Lake, with the consistent drizzle and a soft east breeze stirring the 9.1-degree water, we probed deep breaks near cover, hoping the continued slide in the glass would turn on those spotted bass, despite the damp air.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:54 AM, or the last hour before 4:31 PM. The Saskatchewan River’s clear flow and steady glass, with a light southwest breath over 9.5-degree water, had us casting small cranks at current seams, expecting a decent pick-up from feeding fish, even with the chill in the air.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:55 AM or 4:30 PM. Back on Lake Waskesiu, under a bright sky and a light southerly riffle, the 8.2-degree water and holding glass meant a slow jig presentation near drop-offs was key to tempting any spots out of their lethargy.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:56 AM and 4:29 PM. Lake Diefenbaker’s frigid 5.7-degree depths, coupled with a gentle northwest whisper and a stable glass under a piercing sun, demanded vertical jigging over main lake structure to even sniff a bite from the tight-lipped bass.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on spotted bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:51 AM, or the last hour before 4:34 PM. On Monday at Lake Hartwell, with the pressure dropping and a moderate northeast breeze, I’d start looking for stripers holding deep on main lake points, hoping for an aggressive bite before the cold front truly settles in.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:52 AM or 4:33 PM. Tuesday on Lake Jocassee, under a full overcast and a gentle northeast air current, the continued pressure drop suggests the big ones might be suspended in the deeper channels, requiring a patient presentation.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Wednesday at Lake Keowee we went fishing.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:54 AM, or the last hour before 4:31 PM. Put in at Saluda River for striped bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:55 AM or 4:30 PM. striped bass at Lake Hartwell: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:56 AM and 4:29 PM. Start at Lake Jocassee if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:51 AM, or the last hour before 4:34 PM. Monday at Eagle Peak Lake, the rainbows were holding deep; with that stiff north breeze chilling the surface, we had to work the drop-offs with weighted nymphs.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:52 AM or 4:33 PM. Tuesday at Clearwater Tarn, the calm conditions after a cold night kept the trout sluggish in the shallows until the sun warmed the western shore, so we started there with small streamers.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Wednesday at Granite Ridge Pond, that light drizzle made the bite surprisingly active near the submerged timber, where the rising water temperature seemed to get them feeding.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:54 AM, or the last hour before 4:31 PM. Thursday at Willow Creek Lake, the steady south wind pushed baitfish into the northern bay, so we drifted minnow imitations along the current seams for some decent action.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:55 AM or 4:30 PM. Friday at Whispering Pines Lake, it was a tricky morning with that light westerly, but by afternoon, the fish were chasing dries around the inlets as the water warmed a touch.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:56 AM and 4:29 PM. Saturday at Amisk Lake, despite the crisp air settling over the water, the trout were surprisingly aggressive in the deeper holes near the eastern rock piles, responding well to slow-trolled spoons.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:51 AM, or the last hour before 4:34 PM. On Monday, we started deep at Last Mountain Lake, hoping the chilly water hadn’t completely locked up the bass, but a persistent north wind made boat control tricky under a heavy sky.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:52 AM or 4:33 PM. Tuesday’s mission on Lake Diefenbaker had me working slower presentations along the ledges, as the bright morning after a cold front often puts the big fish in a funk with the sun shining down.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The bite picked up the scent.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:54 AM, or the last hour before 4:31 PM. Put in at Saluda River for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:55 AM or 4:30 PM. largemouth bass at Lake Hartwell: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:56 AM and 4:29 PM. Start at Lake Jocassee if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Midlands fishing
Midlands fishing forecast
Anglers seeking prime fishing opportunities in the Midlands region of Saskatchewan will find diverse options across various lake names and rivers. For those wondering where to fish, Lake Murray and Wateree are popular destinations for targeting Largemouth Bass and Crappie, offering exciting action for both species.
Where to fish: Lake Murray, Wateree, Congaree River, Broad River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:44 AM, or the last hour before 4:30 PM. On Lake Murray Monday, with a steady pressure and light easterly breeze, I’d target those deeper points where the water’s just warm enough to hold some lethargic bass under the broken sky.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:45 AM or 4:29 PM. Wateree on Tuesday, with a falling pressure and bright, clear conditions, demanded a slow presentation near submerged timber, hoping that slight warmth would nudge a few fish to bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:46 AM and 4:28 PM. On the Congaree River Wednesday, a gentle southeastern wind and a steady drizzle, combined with a dropping pressure, suggested working the current breaks with a jig for any active fish.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:47 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. The Broad River Thursday, with a light southerly wind and consistent pressure amidst the light precipitation, called for pitching to laydowns and eddies where the slightly warmer water might hold a few aggressive bass.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:48 AM or 4:26 PM. Back on Lake Murray Friday, with the air crisp under a bright, clear sky and a gentle northwesterly breeze, the bite was likely tough, so I’d focus on sun-exposed rock piles where any big ones might be soaking up what little warmth they could find.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:49 AM and 4:25 PM. Saturday on Wateree, facing a significant temperature drop to a frigid 7.3 degrees and a light westerly air movement under a partially obscured sky, the only hope was to crawl a bait along the deepest structure, patiently waiting for a reaction strike from a truly cold-stunned fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:44 AM, or the last hour before 4:30 PM. On Lake Murray, with an easterly puff and the water still chilly at nine degrees, the stripers were holding deep, making a jigging spoon near the dam the best bet for a bite.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:45 AM or 4:29 PM. Over on Wateree, the clear skies and a gentle east breeze meant the falling pressure might stir some activity, so I’d focus on main lake points where the baitfish gather.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:46 AM and 4:28 PM. The Congaree River, with a light drizzle and a southeast zephyr, felt like a prime time to chase the linesides upriver where the current breaks offer shelter, especially with the pressure continuing to drop.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:47 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. On the Broad River, a southern whisper accompanied by a damp morning meant probing the deeper holes downstream, as the steady pressure often keeps the bigger fish hunkered down.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:48 AM or 4:26 PM. Back at Lake Murray, the crisp, clear air and a gentle northwest flow suggested working the humps and points near deep water for active feeders, even with the water cooling off a bit.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:49 AM and 4:25 PM. Wateree, under a mottled sky and a light westerly breath, had the water temperature plummeting, so targeting sun-warmed shallow flats with slow-moving baits might entice a cold-stunned striper.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:44 AM, or the last hour before 4:30 PM. Monday at Lake Murray, the light easterly breeze kept us drifting perfectly over submerged timber, where we picked up a few crappie despite the cool 9.1-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:45 AM or 4:29 PM. On Wateree Tuesday, with pressure falling, we focused on the main channel edges where the 9.5-degree water was slightly warmer, but the clear skies made for a cautious bite until late afternoon.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:46 AM and 4:28 PM. The crappie bite on the Congaree River Wednesday was surprisingly good in the light rain and falling pressure, leading us to target quieter slack water pockets away from the main current.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:47 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. Thursday’s light rain and steady pressure on Broad River meant working the deeper holes carefully, as the rising 10. 4-degree water offered a better chance at survival.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:48 AM or 4:26 PM. crappie at Lake Murray: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:49 AM and 4:25 PM. Start at Wateree if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:44 AM, or the last hour before 4:30 PM. On Lake Kenosee, the gentle easterly air kept the 9.1 C water cool, suggesting the channel cats would be holding in the deeper scour holes.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:45 AM or 4:29 PM. A falling glass on Lake Katepwa with water now at 9.5 C should activate the cats, so I’d target the transition zones where currents meet.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:46 AM and 4:28 PM. The soft drizzle and continued pressure dip on the Souris River, pushing water near flood stage.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:47 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. Put in at Broad River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:48 AM or 4:26 PM. channel catfish at Lake Murray: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:49 AM and 4:25 PM. Start at Wateree if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Pee Dee fishing
Pee Dee fishing forecast
For anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing in the Pee Dee region of Saskatchewan, knowing the local lake names and where to fish is key to a successful outing. The Lynches River and Great Pee Dee are known for their strong populations of Channel Catfish, offering a robust fight. Meanwhile, Lake Robinson and the Black River provide excellent opportunities for Largemouth Bass, especially around submerged structures. Anglers also find good numbers of Crappie and vibrant Redbreast Sunfish in these diverse waterways, making them popular spots for various fishing preferences, and many find the best bite for these species by exploring different depths and cover.
This week brings cold temperatures and a brisk wind across the Pee Dee region, making conditions on the water quite chilly. Anglers should expect clear skies and some scattered snow, which can affect fish behavior. The cold means fish might be less active and holding deeper, so slower presentations are often more effective. With clear water, stealth becomes important, and fish may be more wary of presentations. The wind can create choppy conditions on larger bodies of water, but also concentrate baitfish in sheltered areas, potentially drawing in predators.
Where to fish: Lynches River, Great Pee Dee, Lake Robinson, Black River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:40 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. On Lynches River, with the water at 9.1 C and a light northeast breeze, I’d start probing the deeper bends with a jig, expecting a slow bite from sluggish bass holding tight to cover.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:40 AM or 4:23 PM. The falling pressure on Great Pee Dee might push some fish shallower on the lee side, so I’ll work a slow-rolled spinnerbait along submerged timber in 9.4 C water, hoping for a reaction strike.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:41 AM and 4:22 PM. Despite the falling pressure and impending flakes on Lake Robinson, the 9.9 C water and light east wind make me think a lipless crankbait worked over main lake points could entice active bass before the weather turns.
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:42 AM, or the last hour before 4:21 PM. With the Black River’s water hitting 10.3 C and a gentle south wind bringing light rain, I’d target shallow flats near drop-offs using a ChatterBait, anticipating an aggressive feeding window before the pressure bottoms out.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:43 AM or 4:21 PM. Returning to Lynches River, the steady pressure, 10.0 C water, and overcast conditions suggest pitching a Texas-rigged plastic into heavy cover along shady banks might yield a few quality bites.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:44 AM and 4:20 PM. The sharp drop to 7.5 C water on Great Pee Dee, coupled with a clear sky and light north breeze, means slow-rolling a deep-diving crankbait along channel swings will be the only way to tempt a sluggish largemouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Redbreast Sunfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:40 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. On Lynches River, the redbreast sunfish bite felt a bit slow in the 9.1 C water with that light NE breeze, so I worked jigs slowly near submerged timber.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:40 AM or 4:23 PM. Over on Great Pee Dee, the dropping pressure and clear skies meant the 9.4 C water might hold panfish deep, so I probed ledges with worms.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:41 AM and 4:22 PM. Lake Robinson offered a decent pre-front feeding window despite the falling pressure and the fish were active.
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:42 AM, or the last hour before 4:21 PM. Put in at Black River for redbreast sunfish. The day rates good. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:43 AM or 4:21 PM. redbreast sunfish at Lynches River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:44 AM and 4:20 PM. Start at Great Pee Dee if redbreast sunfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on redbreast sunfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:40 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. On Monday, Lynches River’s clear conditions and steady pressure encouraged a gentle approach with minnows near submerged timber, as the 9.1 C water kept the crappie from being overly aggressive.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:40 AM or 4:23 PM. Facing falling pressure at Great Pee Dee, the crappie were tight-lipped, requiring a meticulous presentation in deeper pockets where the 9.4 C water offered some consistency.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:41 AM and 4:22 PM. Lake Robinson surprised us with a good bite of trout today.
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:42 AM, or the last hour before 4:21 PM. Put in at Black River for crappie. The day rates good. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:43 AM or 4:21 PM. crappie at Lynches River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:44 AM and 4:20 PM. Start at Great Pee Dee if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:40 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. With Lynches River’s cool 9.1 C water and a gentle northeast air flow, a steady atmosphere kept the channel cats hunkered down, so I’d pitch cut bait near structure in the slower currents.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:40 AM or 4:23 PM. The slight easterly gust and dropping atmospheric readings on Great Pee Dee suggested the catfish might be getting active beneath an unblemished sky, making the channel drop-offs a prime spot to drift some stink bait.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:41 AM and 4:22 PM. Good channel catfish fishing if you put in at Lake Robinson. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:42 AM, or the last hour before 4:21 PM. Put in at Black River for channel catfish. The day rates good. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:43 AM or 4:21 PM. channel catfish at Lynches River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:44 AM and 4:20 PM. Start at Great Pee Dee if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lowcountry freshwater fishing
Lowcountry freshwater fishing forecast
While anglers searching for freshwater fishing in Saskatchewan often target walleye fishing and pike fishing across its many lake names, the waters you’ve listed—Santee Cooper, the Edisto River, the Ashley River, and the Cooper River—are actually renowned destinations in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Here, where to fish is often determined by your target species, with excellent opportunities for Largemouth Bass throughout the vast Santee Cooper system. Anglers also pursue Striped Bass in the Cooper River, especially during their seasonal movements, while the Edisto River is well-known for its abundant Crappie and Channel Catfish populations.
This week, anglers can expect cold temperatures across the Lowcountry, with a clear sky and a noticeable wind throughout the region. Such conditions often mean the best bite for Largemouth Bass might be found in deeper holes or near submerged structure, requiring slower presentations to entice a strike. For Striped Bass and Crappie, the cold can concentrate schools, potentially making their locations more predictable, while Channel Catfish remain active, often responding well to cut bait fished in slower currents.
Where to fish: Santee Cooper, Edisto River, Ashley River, Cooper River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:38 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. On Santee Cooper, with the water hovering near ten degrees and a steady NE breeze, I’d probe deeper channels with a slow-rolled jig, expecting lethargic bites from those big Saskatchewan bucketmouths.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:39 AM or 4:26 PM. The Edisto River saw the water nudge above ten degrees, and with the air pressure beginning to drop, a patient presentation around submerged timber might entice a few bass looking to feed ahead of a weather change.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 4:25 PM. Over the rainbow.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:41 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. Put in at Cooper River for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. largemouth bass at Santee Cooper: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:42 AM and 4:23 PM. Start at Edisto River if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:38 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. With the Santee Cooper water at 9.6 C under a clear sky, that moderate NE breeze pushes bait into main lake channels, making deep jigging near ledges a smart start for sluggish stripers.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:39 AM or 4:26 PM. The Edisto River, with its 10.4 C water and falling atmospheric readings, should spark a bite, so I’d target upstream bends with slower presentations, hoping to tempt fish from the current.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 4:25 PM. Good striped bass fishing if you put in at Ashley River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:41 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. Put in at Cooper River for striped bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. striped bass at Santee Cooper: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:42 AM and 4:23 PM. Start at Edisto River if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:38 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. With a steady push of moderate northeast wind across Santee Cooper and the water at 9.6 C, I’d start by probing the deeper points, anticipating crappie to be hugging structure against the chill under that clear sky.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:39 AM or 4:26 PM. The falling pressure on Edisto River today, coupled with 10.4 C water, suggests working slow-moving current breaks with a small jig might entice bites from fish that are starting to feel a shift.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 4:25 PM. Ashley River, with its light east breeze and continued pressure drop, should have crappie more active around submerged brush in the 10.6 C water, making a subtle presentation key for a good day.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:41 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. On Cooper River, even with broken conditions and a chance of wet stuff, a light southwest wind could stack the 10.8 C crappie along leeward banks, warranting a slow troll with minnows near drop-offs.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. A slow bite is expected on Santee Cooper due to the light rain and gentle west wind; I’d meticulously jig deeper timber in the 10.5 C water, knowing the fish will be tucked tight.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:42 AM and 4:23 PM. Facing an overcast sky and a significant drop to 8.2 C water on Edisto River, the crappie will likely be hunkered down in the very deepest holes, requiring a vertical approach with patience.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:38 AM, or the last hour before 4:27 PM. The stable pressure and unblemished sky on Santee Cooper meant we’d target deeper channels with cut bait, as that northeast breeze always chills the surface and makes the catfish sluggish at 9.6 degrees.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:39 AM or 4:26 PM. The falling pressure on the Edisto River with that persistent northeast gust under a cloudless sky had us thinking the cats might be moving shallower, so a drift with fresh shad near structure was the play, despite the challenging conditions.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 4:25 PM. Good channel catfish fishing if you put in at Ashley River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 5:41 AM, or the last hour before 4:24 PM. Put in at Cooper River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. channel catfish at Santee Cooper: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:42 AM and 4:23 PM. Start at Edisto River if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
South Carolina fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in South Carolina this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee, Lowcountry freshwater. Named waters include Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, Saluda River. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in South Carolina?
The forecast is written for spotted bass, striped bass, rainbow trout. Each region names the water to start on, including Lake Hartwell.
When is the best time of day to fish in South Carolina?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Lake Hartwell prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the South Carolina fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which South Carolina water should I start on?
If you are near Upstate, start at Lake Hartwell. The next named water on this page is Lake Jocassee. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in South Carolina this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the South Carolina fishing forecast use?
Each South Carolina day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.