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What anglers said about fishing in Santee-Cooper

Bring a big cooler. Start early. We were at the boat around 5:30 AM. Take lots of pictures
Excellent
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 โ€“ Cross
Captain J Hook Charters โ€“ 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.
Excellent
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 โ€“ Cross
Captain J Hook Charters โ€“ 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.
Excellent
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
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
Come ready to catch the big one. All equipment provided, boat was amazing, and captain Tony is just a cool guy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Come ready to catch the big one. All equipment provided, boat was amazing, and captain Tony is just a cool guy.
Reel Therapy Charters
Reel Therapy Charters
Fish were starting to slow down just a bit because they had started spawning.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish were starting to slow down just a bit because they had started spawning.
Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson
Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson
Right now with the flood in North Carolina and the decision to lower the water table in Lake Moultrie itโ€™s a bit muddy on half the lake. Not an ideal situation, but still some good fishing to be had.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Right now with the flood in North Carolina and the decision to lower the water table in Lake Moultrie itโ€™s a bit muddy on half the lake. Not an ideal situation, but still some good fishing to be had.
Santee Cooper Charters
Santee Cooper Charters
This was a great adventure with so many large fish were caught. 15 out of 17 were landed.
Excellent
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 โ€“ Cross
Captain J Hook Charters โ€“ Cross
Spring and Fall likely better for more plentiful and larger fish than in July.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Spring and Fall likely better for more plentiful and larger fish than in July.
Let's Go Charter Services, LLC
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.
Excellent
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
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
It was a great day on the water. The captain was always positive even when the fish werenโ€™t biting as good. I fully recommend letโ€™s go fishing charters you will not be disappointed.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a great day on the water. The captain was always positive even when the fish werenโ€™t biting as good. I fully recommend letโ€™s go fishing charters you will not be disappointed.
Let's Go Charter Services, LLC
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 donโ€™t let that discourage you this is a great time for fishing
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Be prepared for weather changes this time of year the fishing is great but thunderstorms pop up quickly and often but donโ€™t let that discourage you this is a great time for fishing
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
The fish are large and pull hard. You can also arrange to have them filleted for you.
Excellent
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
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
Find a guide or ask locals what to do donโ€™t tackle it by yourself you waste time and money
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a guide or ask locals what to do donโ€™t tackle it by yourself you waste time and money
Bobโ€™s Guide Service Encore
Bobโ€™s Guide Service Encore
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.
Excellent
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
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 Daddyโ€™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 Daddyโ€™s.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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 Daddyโ€™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 Daddyโ€™s.
Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson
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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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.
4G Guide Service
4G Guide Service
Go with an experienced charter service who can help you get familiar with the lake.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with an experienced charter service who can help you get familiar with the lake.
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
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!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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!
Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson
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
Excellent
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
KA Guide Service Santee (Bass)
KA Guide Service Santee (Bass)
April temps at Santee are nice and not as hot and humid. Nice weather! Big fish if you can catch them hungry!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
April temps at Santee are nice and not as hot and humid. Nice weather! Big fish if you can catch them hungry!
Nav-a-gator Charter Service
Nav-a-gator Charter Service