Santee Cooper fishing guides are kept busy all year round, and with good reason. It's not just about being able to fish in the Marion and Moultrie lakes. The whole area is an angler's paradise with 756 billion gallons of water pooled into a navigable interconnecting system of waterways that includes two lakes, a couple of rivers and canals, a vast swamp and an endless coastline.
People come here for recreation not just from every corner of South Carolina, but from all over North America. They find everything from landlocked striped bass to crappies, stripers, bream, largemouth and some stunningly huge blue catfish. The SC Lakes hold quite a few freshwater and channel records, including the world record for the biggest channel catfish.
The intrepid angler may haul a boat and trailer out to the lakes and set up camp on the lakeshore. There are more than 1,000 campsites to choose from, so there's more than enough room for everyone in the outdoors to fish day and night. The fish are always going to be more plentiful during the day, but the night usually provides the record-breakers. The disadvantage is that the bugs can make life difficult at night, while the summer heat during the daytime takes a toll.
Fortunately enough, catfish can be found at any time during the year. The best spots are in waters less than 10 feet deep, near shallow flats. Stripers will return in March, while crappies can be found in ponds until the spring before they hightail it for deeper waters. Breams are available from May-July when they spawn.
Bass fishing is among the most popular recreational activities on the SC Lakes. They hide out from Feb-June in shallow water grass, and then head out for the depths until October. Anglers who need help with any of this can hire professional guides with boats to take visitors to angle to the right place at exactly the right time.
The guide will be able to help new anglers acquire the fishing license, and will take them through all the rules and state laws to be followed on the SC Lakes while fishing. They can also take care of the food and drinks, gear, and even clean the fish afterwards. Most guides are local residents who have lived in Santee or thereabouts their entire life and are intimately familiar with the waterways.
The familiarity with the waters and patterns of marine life means they can find the latest spots where the fish are plentiful. Look for an experience that includes the lakes, the Santee River, both the Diversion as well as the Re-Diversion Canal, and perhaps even some salt water fishing out on the ocean. At the same time, it's also important to select a guide based on their expertise in one or two specific kinds of fish.
A visit to this beautiful patch of the Palmetto State is not just about fish or marine activities. Santee Cooper fishing guides are just as sure-footed on land and can show guests around the area. Enjoy fresh seafood and Southern hospitality, tee off on the green at the golf courses, and check out the sights. The Wildlife Refuge is a great place for bird-watching and nature trail walks. Those who prefer to head back in time can visit some of the fascinating museums and battlefields from the Revolutionary War.
People come here for recreation not just from every corner of South Carolina, but from all over North America. They find everything from landlocked striped bass to crappies, stripers, bream, largemouth and some stunningly huge blue catfish. The SC Lakes hold quite a few freshwater and channel records, including the world record for the biggest channel catfish.
The intrepid angler may haul a boat and trailer out to the lakes and set up camp on the lakeshore. There are more than 1,000 campsites to choose from, so there's more than enough room for everyone in the outdoors to fish day and night. The fish are always going to be more plentiful during the day, but the night usually provides the record-breakers. The disadvantage is that the bugs can make life difficult at night, while the summer heat during the daytime takes a toll.
Fortunately enough, catfish can be found at any time during the year. The best spots are in waters less than 10 feet deep, near shallow flats. Stripers will return in March, while crappies can be found in ponds until the spring before they hightail it for deeper waters. Breams are available from May-July when they spawn.
Bass fishing is among the most popular recreational activities on the SC Lakes. They hide out from Feb-June in shallow water grass, and then head out for the depths until October. Anglers who need help with any of this can hire professional guides with boats to take visitors to angle to the right place at exactly the right time.
The guide will be able to help new anglers acquire the fishing license, and will take them through all the rules and state laws to be followed on the SC Lakes while fishing. They can also take care of the food and drinks, gear, and even clean the fish afterwards. Most guides are local residents who have lived in Santee or thereabouts their entire life and are intimately familiar with the waterways.
The familiarity with the waters and patterns of marine life means they can find the latest spots where the fish are plentiful. Look for an experience that includes the lakes, the Santee River, both the Diversion as well as the Re-Diversion Canal, and perhaps even some salt water fishing out on the ocean. At the same time, it's also important to select a guide based on their expertise in one or two specific kinds of fish.
A visit to this beautiful patch of the Palmetto State is not just about fish or marine activities. Santee Cooper fishing guides are just as sure-footed on land and can show guests around the area. Enjoy fresh seafood and Southern hospitality, tee off on the green at the golf courses, and check out the sights. The Wildlife Refuge is a great place for bird-watching and nature trail walks. Those who prefer to head back in time can visit some of the fascinating museums and battlefields from the Revolutionary War.
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