Features
Santee Cooper’s white pelicans
If someone told you they saw white pelicans at Lake Marion this past winter, they weren’t pulling your leg, and they weren’t mistaken. […]
Santee Cooper
Catfish
Fat cats in skinny water
Anchoring down in the shallow waters of Santee Cooper produce some of the biggest catfish of the year. […]
Fishing Reports
Santee Cooper fishing report: February
February is a time of transition for multiple species of fish on the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
Catfish
Southeast Big Money Showdown coming to Santee Cooper
The Southeast Big Money Showdown is coming to the Santee Cooper lakes March 13 through 14, 2026. […]
Catfish
Lake Marion’s double play
During March, Santee Cooper anglers must decide which species to target, as action on multiple species is excellent. […]
Columns
Santee’s January fishing forecast
It might be cold in January, but that doesn’t stop the fish from biting at the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
Bream
Go deep for December bream
The bream bite stays hot in deep water during winter on the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
Columns
Striper season starts!
Oct. 1 marks the beginning of striper season on the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
Catfish
Go big for Lower Lake cats
Santee Cooper’s Lower Lake gives up some big catfish in September to patient anglers. […]
Catfish
Hot weather means hot fishing at Santee Cooper
The heat of summer doesn’t put a damper on Santee Cooper’s bream or catfish action. […]