Fresh Lake Marion Fishing Reports

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Lake Marion

Winter fishing has been good spring and

March 26, 2025

Drifting or anchoring has been productive.

Catfishing is on ??

November 20, 2024

Drifting for catfish is so relaxing and fun you have to try it.

It was a "Blue" Monday!

November 20, 2023

Memories to last a lifetime...and Bragging rights earned for our guests from Virginia came down because they have always wanted to fish Lake Marion. Well, our famous Blue Cats did not disappoint! The cooler was full of 20 pounders when this hog showed up. She battled him on her own for over 15 minutes! What a day and all in less than 4 hours! It doesnt happen this way all the time but when it does, everyone goes back to camp tired.?

Winter fishing is on fire!!

December 23, 2020

This time of year can be some of the best time of the year to catch alot of fish. Boat has a full enclosure to stay warm.

Fishing is heating up!!!

June 26, 2020

We're having some really good trips lately. Lots of fish 15 to 30lbs

Winters on Santee

December 27, 2019

January can be really fun. Come enjoy a day on the water with Daisy and Capt Mark !!

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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Marion

Bring a big cooler. Start early. We were at the boat around 5:30 AM. Take lots of pictures

5.0 / 5

Bring a big cooler. Start early. We were at the boat around 5:30 AM. Take lots of pictures

Captain J Hook Charters – Cross

Book this charter and you will never go wrong. Best time I have had on this water in Santee in 25 years. The most fish I have ever caught in these lakes as well.

5.0 / 5

Book this charter and you will never go wrong. Best time I have had on this water in Santee in 25 years. The most fish I have ever caught in these lakes as well.

Captain J Hook Charters – Cross

Might be better to come in the cooler months. Morning breeze was nice but after it died down it was an extremely hot June day.

5.0 / 5

Might be better to come in the cooler months. Morning breeze was nice but after it died down it was an extremely hot June day.

Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Fish were starting to slow down just a bit because they had started spawning.

5.0 / 5

Fish were starting to slow down just a bit because they had started spawning.

Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson

This was a great adventure with so many large fish were caught. 15 out of 17 were landed.

5.0 / 5

This was a great adventure with so many large fish were caught. 15 out of 17 were landed.

Captain J Hook Charters – Cross

Spring and Fall likely better for more plentiful and larger fish than in July.

5.0 / 5

Spring and Fall likely better for more plentiful and larger fish than in July.

Let's Go Charter Services, LLC

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and hats. I chose to wear long pants and long sleeve shirt both light weight and quick dry. I was happy but warm.

5.0 / 5

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and hats. I chose to wear long pants and long sleeve shirt both light weight and quick dry. I was happy but warm.

Nav-a-gator Charter Service

It was a great day on the water. The captain was always positive even when the fish weren’t biting as good. I fully recommend let’s go fishing charters you will not be disappointed.

5.0 / 5

It was a great day on the water. The captain was always positive even when the fish weren’t biting as good. I fully recommend let’s go fishing charters you will not be disappointed.

Let's Go Charter Services, LLC

Be prepared for weather changes this time of year the fishing is great but thunderstorms pop up quickly and often but don’t let that discourage you this is a great time for fishing

4.7 / 5

Be prepared for weather changes this time of year the fishing is great but thunderstorms pop up quickly and often but don’t let that discourage you this is a great time for fishing

Nav-a-gator Charter Service

The fish are large and pull hard. You can also arrange to have them filleted for you.

5.0 / 5

The fish are large and pull hard. You can also arrange to have them filleted for you.

Nav-a-gator Charter Service

prepare for cold weather. you can take it off if it is warmer. lots of cold fronts this year warmest days may also include rain.

4.3 / 5

prepare for cold weather. you can take it off if it is warmer. lots of cold fronts this year warmest days may also include rain.

4G Guide Service

Definitely book a charter, preferably Mark Lawson. Prepare for wind and rain. Canal lakes fish camp would be a good choice. Houses and cottages for rent, Mac Daddy’s restaurant is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Small store that has bait and tackle, snacks , beer and other drinks. One stop shopping. And the staff is great! Say hey to Jennifer and Megan at Mac Daddy’s.

5.0 / 5

Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson

Listen to your guide. Have reasonable expectations. Do your research before you book your trip to determine when to go. Call guides before you book. The guides on Santee-Cooper are professionals. You will catch fish and definitely have a great time.

5.0 / 5

4G Guide Service

Go with an experienced charter service who can help you get familiar with the lake.

5.0 / 5

Go with an experienced charter service who can help you get familiar with the lake.

Nav-a-gator Charter Service Sumter, South Carolina

Unfortunately, the fish cleaning station and the bathrooms were all closed by the time we docked at Mac Daddy's and we were really counting on being able to use both. So, note to self for next time, be sure to get back to the dock at Mac Daddy's before they close everything up!

5.0 / 5

Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson

Hampton Inn Santee is well located and is great for anglers. It is important to see the weather conditions in the region, the weather changes constantly

5.0 / 5

Hampton Inn Santee is well located and is great for anglers. It is important to see the weather conditions in the region, the weather changes constantly