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Santee Lakes Fishing Report: Catfish Opener This Weekend

A look at the week's best catches, update on stocking and more.

By Greg Even, Santee Lakes

WEEK OF: March 25, 2013

BASS:

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The Bass bite continues to be good especially in the AM hours. Lake 5 has been the hot spot however all lakes are producing. Reminder ALL Bass are catch and release. Lake record is 13 lbs. 8 oz.

TROUT:

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Today we drew a name to close up the 5lb. or larger trout raffle and the winner is Bryen Borneman. Congratulations to you Bryen on winning a 32” Flat Screen TV. You may come claim your prize at the Santee Lakes Park office with a driver’s license or other form of picture ID.

CATFISH:

This coming weekend of April 6th and 7th is the opening weekend to kick off catfish season. 2,000 lbs. of Catfish will be stocked including HUGE Cats and tagged Catfish worth cash and prizes! Gates open at 6:00 am. 

NEXT STOCK

(stock will arrive on or before date below)

April 6th and 7th


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