Lake Wateree fishing reports, Lake Wateree hunting reports, Lake Wateree crappie guides, hunting lodges,
fish camps, marinas, bait and tackle stores around Lake Wateree, Camden, Lugoff, Lancaster, Winnsboro.


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 Lake Wateree


Fish'n & Hunt'n Reports

Feb. 2010

We now sell Lancer Crappie fishing boats call MONK (336-622-0092) for information. Monk stated that on Lake Wateree as the water temperature gets into the fifties crappie will be caught slow trolling Wow grubs and Slider worms using 1/8 ounce heads in neutral colors, along old river beds in 11 to 13 feet of water in Wateree, Singleton and Beaver Creek. Striped Bass can be caught using live shad with down-rods in 15 to 25 feet of water. Catfishing seems to always be good using live shad, small pieces of shrimp and cut bait close to bottom in 10 to 20 feet of water near the Cedar Creek dam. Monk carries all of your favorite jigs, trailers, grubs, poles and crappies reel, plus many other crappie fishing items. You can order from his web site www.MONKSCRAPPIE.com or call the cell number (803-629-5513). See you at the following shows January 8-10, 2010 Fishing Expo - Raleigh, NC- State Fairgrounds January 15-17, 2010 Fishing Expo - Richmond, VA-Richmond Raceway Complex January 22-24, 2010 Fishing Expo - Greensboro, NC-Greensboro Coliseum February 12,13,& 14, 2010 Great Outdoor Show - Perry, GA March 26, 27, & 28, 2010 Palmetto Classic - Columbia.

CATFISH ON! GUIDE SERVICE (803-328-9587) and Capt. Rodger Taylor is a USCG Licensed Fishing Guide who guides for Catfish on Lakes Wylie and Wateree reports- that his boat continues to catch nice fish even in stained to muddy conditions. Anchoring near the river channel allows anglers to fan cast to a variety of depths – fish may be anywhere from 5 feet to 25 or more feet deep. Cut gizzard shad and white perch remain excellent baits. Catfish ON! Guide can provide great entertainment for up to 4 anglers on Lake Wateree. Give Capt Rodger a call or contact his website at www.catfishon.com.

DUTCHMAN CREEK MARINA (803-482-3067) located ½ mile from the State Park on River Road by the Dutchman’s Bridge says they have a GREAT GRILL MENU for food, plenty of ice cream, groceries, fishing tackle, live bait, gas, propane, wet/dry boat storage, boat ramp, and COLD BEER. Crappies are being caught on minnows around brush piles and bridges. Stripers are biting on the windy points and down by the dam. Catfish are biting like crazy all over the lake on worms and live bait. Be sure to stop by for you favorite snacks and beverages on you next fishing or hunting trips. We are open 7 days a week. GO FISHING!

At R&G SPORTING GOODS (803-283-8991) in Lancaster we heard the days are shorter and the water temperature is cold so the bass should be caught on the warmer days off points and structure in the coves using shad raps, spinnerbaits, and jig n pigs. You will need to fish very slowly to catch largemouth. Crappies are being caught on Lake Wateree suspending minnows over structure in the mouths of the bigger creeks in the upper part of the lake.

WATEREE DAM BAIT STORE (803-438-1293) and owners Lance and Lisa McClellan are located at 1071 Longtown Road, Lugoff SC. They provide kayak sales, rentals, Tours, Fishing Charters, and provide a Tram service for tours. They also have the best sandwiches in town and are made fresh daily or while you wait! You can call ahead and they will have your sandwiches ready for you to pick up. They carry basic tackle, beer, ice, live bait, deer corn, soda, snacks, and general store items. They are an on line DNR License seller. Fishing for catfish and crappie has been great on Lake Wateree. Catfish are being caught on the Wateree River using worms, cut bait, and minnows. Crappies are starting to bite on brush piles and around the coves using minnows. A few stripers are being caught in the lake.

CLOTHING WORLD (803-736-6576), located at I-20 exit 82, Elgin SC, stated that the weather is cool and it is time to go crappie fishing and get ready for turkey season. They have plenty of Turkey, deer, duck, and dove hunting apparel in many camo patterns. Stop on by and check out all of our clothes, Snake boots, LaCrosse, Carhartt, Columbia, Browning clothing, Danner boots, Browning safes, and their great prices. They have an excellent supply of Dove, Duck, Deer and shotgun and rifle shells on hand. They also carry plenty of shotgun shells for you Trap/Skeet shooters and shooting vests. On Lake Wateree they have been catching a few stripers using the AWD shimmy shads and some stripers are schooling on Lake Murray. Crappies are biting on Lake Wateree on small jigs and minnows.

The news from LONGTOWN CORNER STORE (803-337-3365) is that it is a great time to go crappie fishing and they can be caught trolling mini jigs or drifting minnows in the old river channel and in the mouths of the bigger creeks. Stumpy Pond has been producing fish! On Lake Wateree the stripers are being caught on the cloudy days in the mouths of the creeks and down by the dam early in the morning. Stop by and pick up your bait and snacks for that next winter trip.

From A&B OUTFITTERS (803-438-8802) on Hwy 34 they stated that everyone seems to be interested in crappie fishing. Crappie are being caught on Lake Wateree either slow trolling mini-jigs or drifting minnows in the mouths of the bigger creeks in the upper part of the lake. Stripers are being caught in the Wateree River behind the Wateree dam and around rocks using cut bait, shimmy shads and buck tails in the moving water. On the bass fishing on Lake Wateree they can be caught on the warmer days in the backs of the coves around docks especially where there are small shad schools using spinnerbaits, small shad colored crankbaits and pig n jigs. Look for the warmest water and you should find the bass. They have the LARGEST SELECTION of CRAPPIE JIGS and BODIES in the area and possibly in the state. They do carry plenty of live bait and have plenty of hunting supplies. This store is a little out of the way (on Hwy. 34 between Lugoff and Ridgeway) but is well worth the drive because they are stocked up with all types of fishing tackle at great low, low prices. They do carry plenty of live bait for you catfish and crappie fisherman.

ANTHONY’S ARCHERY, INC. (803-425-5152/Shop and 803-243-1091/Cell) is located just north of Camden. We are a Full Service Archery Pro Shop that has everything you need for bowhunting, bowfishing, and archery. We are an authorized dealer for MATHEWS, MISSION, PARKER, and ELITE Compound Bows. We offer archery instruction, bow setup and bow tuning. We make custom bowstrings in many choices of colors. Custom strings can also have more than one color. We have practice bales set up year-round, as well as a year-round outdoor 3-D archery range with 20 targets. Come see ANTHONY JACKSON at ANTHONY’S ARCHERY, INC., where quality customer service is a #1 priority. Anthony will help you get your hunting equipment ready to take your trophy. ANTHONY’S ARCHERY, INC. sponsors the WATEREE ARCHERY CLUB, which is a member of the South Carolina Archery Association. The SCAA Tournament Season is underway. WATEREE’S first tournament which was held in January was a great time for all shooters. WATEREE’S second tournament will be on February 13 and 14 and the third tournament will be on March 6 and 7, 2010. Shoot either day. Casual registration from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For more information, give us a call.

FLINT HILL TAXIDERMY (803-425-5152/Shop and 803-243-1091/Cell) is located just north of Camden. QUALITY WORK at REASONABLE PRICES. When you take your next trophy, let FLINT HILL TAXIDERMY mount it for you. Preserve your trophy for a lifetime. References are available

On Beaver Creek, at Hwy 97 Bridge, THE RIVERDECK STORE AND GRILL (803-273-3757) stated they are selling live bait and hearing some catfish and crappies are being caught in Beaver Creek. They have their walls stocked with plenty of different types and colors of crappie grubs. Catfish are biting worms fished on the bottom in 3 to 20 feet of water. They are open 7 days a week. Starting Oct 1st Hours are: the grill is open Mon-Thu from 11am-7pm, Fri and Sat 11am-9pm, and Sun 11am-5pm. Store is open Mon-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm, and on Sunday 9am-7pm. Ask about our Friday Night Specials! Best grill on Lake Wateree!

THE BOAT DOCK (803-337-2039) and Wes Doolittle is located at 10896 River Road (top of the Hill) by Colonel Creek. Wes says; Get your Fall/Winter tune-ups and storage maintenance done now. Have your boat and motor ready for that big day on the water. He provides Honda and Mercury Services, new and used motors, boats, pontoons, parts and accessories. Crappies are really starting to bite on the warmer days and some large catfish are being caught. Bass and stripers are being caught in the afternoon on the lake points and some in the back of the coves. Remember we are 6 miles from the State Park on top of the Hill. See you Soon.


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