The catfish bite has remained consistent with fish being caught on chicken liver and shrimp. Popular spots include the southeast corner of Lake 3 and the south shore of Lake 2. The bass have been biting soft plastics in the early morning and late evening hours. Popular spots include the west shore of Lake 5 and the east shore of Lake 1. The bluegill have been biting on wax worms in the early afternoon. Popular spots include the south shore of Lake 4 near the dock and and the south shore of Lake 5. Lakes 2 through 7 were most recently stocked. Our Trout Season Opener is scheduled to take place on November 6 and 7. Starting November 7 the park hours will now be 8 AM to 5 PM Monday-Thursday and 6 AM to 5 PM Friday-Sunday.

Recently at Santee Lakes we have noticed an increase in the amount of discarded fishing line scattered throughout the park. The picture above is what was collected over a span of two hours across four out of the seven lakes that many species call home. We can all do our part to be sure that the wildlife we enjoy around our lakes do not have to suffer from our carelessness. Fishing line is such a danger to wildlife, we should never discard it on the ground. If you see any left by others, please pick it up. Three new line receptacles have been installed throughout the Lakes to give guests more opportunities to properly dispose of fishing line.

Join us November 6 from 6 AM to 6 PM and November 7 from 6 AM to 5 PM for our Trout Season Opener. Lakes 2, 3, and 4 will split a total of 2,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout. Our trout supplier this year will be Jess Ranch. We hope to see you there!

Lake Lowdown

Average Water Temperature: 66.2°F

Water Clarity: 3 Feet