Freshwater Fishing
April action is wide open
April is one of the most eagerly anticipated months on the Santee Cooper lakes, and with good reason. […]
Santee Stringer
Bass Fishing
March is ‘moving’ month
March is a month when a lot of big things are happening on the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
Other Hunting
Time to flip a few birds
Some of the biggest news this month is the hunting season for cormorants, set to begin on Feb. 2. Of no surprise to local fishermen, Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie are overwhelmed with cormorants. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Stripers, blue cats are on
Some outdoorsmen around the Santee Cooper lakes believe that January is just a slow-motion repeat of December. However there’s actually much more to it than that. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Cool kids: stripers, catfish
The weather will be cool in December, but the fishing at Santee Cooper typically get’s hot for at least a couple of species: striper and catfish. […]
Bass Fishing
It’s surface striper time
Several very strong fishing patterns are in place in November for anglers to enjoy on the Santee Cooper lakes, but one species really seems to stand out for most, and that’s the striped bass. […]
Inshore Fishing
Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October
A lot is going on in the Santee Cooper lakes this month. In fact, October is one of the most productive seasons for a variety of species, according to several guides. […]
Bass Fishing
A good-tasting ‘stake’
Striper fishing on Lake Marion or Lake Moultrie has been closed since June, and won’t open until October, but there has been much work behind the scenes this summer. […]
Inshore Fishing
Don’t quit, beat the heat
Excellent fishing opportunities abound on the Santee Cooper lakes in August, despite the hot and humid weather. One thing we can’t do is keep stripers, so keep that in mind while fishing. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Turn to summer patterns
July is a month for consistency and patterns at both Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie. […]