Hot shellcracker bite is on at santee carolina sportsman. Santee cooper charters is a close association of the most experienced guides in santee cooper country. May 30, 2012 with the diversity of cover and water depths, some outstanding fishing will occur during the spring during bedding season. Florida has more than 7,700 named lakes and ponds and over 10,000 miles of streams and rivers, all brimming with bream. The top three places in the event were claimed by anglers throwing different baits to different types of targets. Guide service and fishing and hunting outdoor tv show that centers around santee cooper country and berkeley county. Captain j hook fishing charters provides pickup service from locations anywhere near lake marion, lake moultrie, santee river, and cooper river. He never keeps females that are full of roe, so many of the larger fish he caught were released.
Santee shellcracker fishing ive been wanting to go down to santee to do some shellcracker fishing the spring. Shellcracker fishing tips sheelcracker fishing florida. The second southern open, abbreviated by the threat of severe weather, was a study in versatility. Check out this video to see what its like to catch these panfish from the swamps of santee cooper. When you stay at bells marina hotel you can get a discount if you book a guide through us. Santee pro guide service specializes in crappie and catfish on lake marion and lake moultrie. Welcome to jacksons catfish and striper fishing guide service.
The homes have 2 twin beds in one room and a twin and single bed in the second room. May 29, 2015 even if you find them bedding, you arent going to catch the quality of shell crackers in the lake that you can catch in the river. The weather has turned warmer and water temps are climbing. Santee cooper fishing guide capt bill saltzman 2020 all you. May 12, 2008 the second southern open, abbreviated by the threat of severe weather, was a study in versatility. If youre waiting until may to get on the shellcracker at santee, youre already missing.
Check back each day this week for more about the souths best shellcracker holes day 1. Sonnys blood bait and murrells stink bait are your best baits. We have highly recommended santee fishing guides that can accommodate your fishing charter. The souths best shellcracker holes night hawk publications. About santee cooper fishing guide capt bill saltzman lake marion resort marina resident santee charter fishing guide captain bill saltzman offering year round fun fishing on the santee cooper lakes, lake marion, moultrie, diversion canal in sc no fish no pay.
Hi, im at lake marion the upper lake of the santeecooper chain. Fishing reports canal lakes fish camp on the santee. Santee cooper winter shell cracker fishing 2019 duration. Shell crackers are being caught in 12 inches to 5ft of water using red worms. You can catch some there, but they just dont have near the food at the lake that they have at the river.
Part of the famous santee cooper system and home for trophy stripers. Feb 27, 2017 selected pictures related to the towns of summerton, manning, turbeville and other sites around clarendon county, lake marion, and south carolina. Santee cooper lake in south carolina probably has a bluegill population just as good, if not better, as any other southern state. Give us a call at 8034927924 so that we can coordinate your needs. Canal lakes fish camp santee cooper lakes hwy 45 on the diversion canal 9 canal landing road, cross, sc 29436 open 5. We have a lot of submerged vegetation and quite a few shell beds in 6 to 8feet deep water, which is ideal habitat for shellcrackers. Come aboard today and bring home a catch to remember.
You can hardly beat the bream and shellcracker fishing on the cooper river, lamprecht said. Santee cooper catfishing prices, fishing prices, refunds, and payment methods. Shellcrackers on the bed at santee stumphole area fishing worms on the bottom. Bream is a local term throughout the southeast that includes a variety of deepbodied panfish belonging to the sunfish family.
Sleep in comfort in one of our mobile homes on the santee cooper lakes. No matter what your preference, rock fish, largemouth bass, catfish or crappie on lakes marion and moultrie or largemouth bass, redfish and trout on cooper river, santeecoopercharters has a dozen of the most experienced guides, fully equipped to get you to them. I will have a fiberglass replica made of my first 2lb gill. The two lake combine for over 170,000 surface arces and are joined by the 6. According to kevin davis, owner and guide out of blacks camp on lake moultrie and the diversion canal, 8437532231, bream fishing means both bluegill and shellcracker fishing. From far offshore in the atlantic ocean to coastal inlets and bays, from black water rivers to the states extensive system of lakes wherever you care to wet a line in south carolina, fishing is a big deal whether its part of the states extensive commercial industry or vacationing families looking to catch a vacation memory. Santee shellcracker bite is already hot carolina sportsman. If i was going to fish for shell cracker, i would stay on the river. All rooms have tvs with local channels as well as some satellite channels. Santee cooper lakes, south carolina lakes marion and moultrie have been wellknown shellcracker hotspots for decades, with 2 to 4pound specimens landed in this 170,000acre duallake system every year. The shellcracker bite hasnt slowed down all summer.
We arrived saturday in very heavy rain followed by 2 days of 2540 mph winds on the main lake. This bite is mostly in the spring and fall, but summer can be productive at times. The black dog bait company was formed in the fall of 2006 and the shellcracker is their first offering in the big bait market. Apr 11, 2006 got my shellcracker i caught at santee back from taxidermist. My favorite time to fish santee for bream is during may and june while the bream and shell cracker are bedding. The state record and onetime world record is a 5pound, 712ounce fish caught in the diversion canal in 1998.
Here are the baits that made the most money this week in the costa flw series. The top 10 pros primarily relied on chatterbaits, punch rigs and finesse soft plastics to make the cut. So whether youre looking for your next big catch or you simply want to cast some lines with good company in the great outdoors, santee state park is the perfect spot for your next fishing trip. David hilton crappie, stripers, cats, bream 8438704734 website. Shellcracker lakes that seem to be hot right now bluegill. Cooper river guide service has been a proud participant in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd annual wounded warrior fishing with heros bass tournament out of black camp on santee cooper. Late june and july once they come off the bed can also be great for shell cracker in the diversion canal fishing on the bottom.
Come catfish on lake marion, and lake moultrie on the santee cooper system in sc with guide and pro angler capt. Hi, im a new member to the forum but ive been reading for a long time so i thought i would try to get some info. Fishing on the santee cooper lakes is a yearround sport and we do our very best to ensure you have a fun day of fishing with a chance at some of the biggest fish of a lifetime. Santee cooper in midmarch is some of the best fishing in the country. Santee cooper fishing guide capt bill saltzman 2020 all. At this time the lakes hold a world record channel catfish 58 ibs and a warmouth weighing 2. Fishing the bluegill spawn on lake marion, santee cooper, sc. Great family vacation, fishing trips, group outings. Fishing reports canal lakes fish camp on the santee cooper.
Santee cooper lakes catfish crappie bream fishing guide. Fishing with ranger richburg south carolina parks official site. He can also help you target catfish, gar, and carp by bow fishing if you choose to bring your own bow. All fisherman must obtain a nc or sc freshwater fishing license depending on the lake fished prior to the day of the trip. Santee cooper lakes fishing the santee cooper lakes are as healthy as they have been in a long time, and as a result, fishing has been great. The souths best shellcracker holes hunting and fishing. But the worldclass shellcracker fishing produces an overflow of anglers to the shallow sectors of both lakes. Even if you find them bedding, you arent going to catch the quality of shell crackers in the lake that you can catch in the river. Catfishnfool santee cooper fishing guide captain wayne vining 8032380596 specializing in catfishing,crappie and bream fishing on lake marion, diversion canal, and lake moultrie south carolina. I offer fully guided charters on the world famous santee cooper lakes for both catfish and stripers. The only thing their santee cooper bass had in common was a shallow water home. Would you send a friend who is visiting for the first time to this place or activity. The state record and onetime world record is a 5pound.
Got my shellcracker i caught at santee back from taxidermist. Bass fishing in santee south carolina can be very exciting with the right guide to show you around. Canal lakes fish camp santee cooper lakes hwy 45 on the diversion canal 9 canal landing road, cross, sc 29436. Catching giant shellcracker in the famous santee cooper reservoir. The abundance of aquatic vegetation has created lush habitat, which has greatly boosted fish populations. Santee cooper fishing tours, striper, bass, catfish and more. Anchoring on same bars using stink baits have been productive for smaller fish. Santee has a history of great catches, and i invite you to come visit us and allow me, inky davis, to guide you on the lake for a day of fun, and sun on the santee cooper lakes. Diverse fishery also offers excellent largemouth, catfish, crappie and bream. What is the peak time for bream and bass at santee cooper. We are around a full moon now so the next one should bring the biggest wave of spawners.
Lake marion fishing vacation eat sleep hunt fish 8034927924 ask about our fishing vacation packages, corporate fishing trips. Santee cooper live underwater shell cracker action. Lake tarpon and lake guntersville shellcrackers day 3. Beds were a little tricky to find but once i zerod in, caught some decent fish. You can always tell when the shell cracker are biting, not a parking place can be. Santee cooper charters best fishing in the south come fish the santee cooper lakes with us. Santeecooper southeast bass fishing bass fishing forums. Looking for fishing charters in santee, south carolina, united states. Fishing reports bragging board fishing guides santee cooper fishing report by ray sedgwick. I fish on both lake marion and lake moultrie here on santee cooper for those big catfish and stripers that many anglers only dream about.
Lamprecht noted that some vegetation is returning to the santee cooper lakes and bream populations are responding favorably. The shad spawn, bass spawn and ample shallow cover make for fantastic fishing on santee cooper in the spring, as the costa flw series southeastern divisions best sticks proved last week. Call or text capt darryl 8033676275 for more info and to book your fishing trip. These characteristics describe the shellcracker redear sunfish with its nicknames of. With the diversity of cover and water depths, some outstanding fishing will occur during the spring during bedding season. Freeman said the shellcracker fishing on santee will only get better as the. We fished the area of cypress trees ne of the state park without much luck. We rented a condo on lake marion just above the i95 bridge and im looking for any advice i can get about the bass fishing. Santee cooper shell cracker bite has fired up as well as the stripers,cats,crappie and even some nice perch an be caught while fishing for them striped bass. This week the anglers crushed the fish throwing many different baits around lake marion and lake moultrie. These characteristics describe the shellcracker redear sunfish with its nicknames of stumpknocker and yellow bream. Our average shellcrackers are 8 to 10inches long, but some anglers catch crackers up to 12inches long.
Santee cooper fishing guide santee cooper fishing guide. See more ideas about santee cooper, south carolina and pictures. I only have a 15 ft jon boat and would like some advice on some areas to go that would be safe in my boat. Son and i attempt to find the great shellcrackers or redear sunfish that everyones talking about. A floating wake bait version, and a sinking version.
Its shellcracker fishing time on the santee cooper lakes. Together these guides have over 200 years fishing experience on the lakes marion and moultrie and the cooper river. Shellcrackers on the bed at santee one of my buds has been catching a cooler full of nice fish every day this week. Lake moultrie tailrace canal fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. Maybe a trip over to santee cooper will be what it takes. Lake marion and lake moultrie are part of the santee cooper lake system.
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