Catfish Capital Living Up to Its Name
Blue and channel catfish feeding heavily in the Santee Cooper system. Trophy blues to 40+ lbs being caught on cut bait.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 66°F
- Moon
- Waning Gibbous
- Weather
- Warm, occasional clouds, 78°F
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What's Biting
Blue Catfish
Cut gizzard shad on circle hooks
Channel Catfish
Stinkbait on treble hooks
Largemouth Bass
Spinnerbaits
What's Next
Peak catfish season at Santee Cooper. Fish the deeper channels near the dam for trophy blues. Anchor over humps and ledges where current concentrates bait.
Context
The South Carolina state record blue catfish (109.4 lbs) came from Santee Cooper.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.