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Lake Marion

Lake fishing  South Carolina · 06:43 - 17:27

Lake Marion is one of the lakes in South Carolina. The main target species are Striped Bass and Blue Catfish.

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Fair 41% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
89%
79°
Best day
Fri
89%
72°
Sat
82%
72°
Sun
81%
68°
Mon
81%
64°
Tue
81%
70°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
61°F
Air temp
64°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.09 inHg → stable
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:58–07:58 Dusk 16:12–18:12

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:30–09:30 Major period 19:30–21:30 Minor period 01:30–03:00 Minor period 14:00–15:30

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

04:00
64°
05:00
64°
06:00
64°
07:00
64°
08:00
66°
09:00
69°
10:00
72°
11:00
74°
12:00
76°
13:00
77°
14:00
78°
15:00
78°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
32%
Active through the night, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Lake Marion is the larger of the two Santee Cooper lakes in central South Carolina, a wide, stump-studded reservoir built in the 1940s that flooded old river swamp. It built its reputation on blue catfish and striped bass, both of which grow to serious size in the connected lake system. Standing cypress and submerged timber make careful boat handling worthwhile away from the marked channels. A South Carolina fishing license is required.

Popular catches here include Striped Bass and Blue Catfish.

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

Lake Moultrie South Carolina · 22.3 mi away Dinkins Millpond South Carolina · 36.4 mi away Sharpes Pond South Carolina · 47.0 mi away Westglow Haven Lake South Carolina · 47.1 mi away Village Lake South Carolina · 53.0 mi away Cooper River South Carolina · 56.0 mi away Rawls Pond South Carolina · 56.0 mi away Pepsi Cola Lake South Carolina · 60.6 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Marion?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Marion?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Marion?

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Marion right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 65%.