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Fishing Report (Updated 2.4.2010) Lake Wateree is down to 98% of full pool after being well above full. Crappie: Fair to good. Will Hinson of the Southern Crappie Tournament Trail reports that fish had moved shallow before the water got so high. However, the best bet right now is to look at the mouths of creeks and along the edges of river runs in mid-lake areas like Singleton Creek, Beaver Creek and Colonel's Creek. Tight-line plain minnows 15-18 feet deep over 18-22 feet of water. Once days get a bit longer and temperatures warm slightly fish should move back into 8-12 feet of water again. Catfish: Slow to fair. Captain Rodger Taylor (803-328-9587) reports that large blue catfish in the 30-60+ pound range had been biting very well for the last month on cut shad anchored on the bottom, but the bite seems to have slowed down as fish may have already gorged. Largemouth Bass: Slow. CATT Owner Brett Collins reports that Wateree is known for being difficult in the winter, and the last few weeks have been no exception. He has his best luck with a Shad Rap fished very slowly when it is cold. 2009 FLW Co-Angler of the Year Dearal Rodgers suggests fishing along steep, rocky banks in the lower lake with jigs, shakey head worms or large spinnerbaits. A slow presentation is critical. Read about winter bass fishing on Lake Wateree here: For most recent information about Lake Wateree fishing click here.
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