5.0(1 Reviews)Santee Cooper Weekend Striper Trip
5.0(1 reviews)
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Private 8hour guided striper fishing on two productive lakesExperienced guides provide instruction and quality fishing gearCovers Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie striped bass fisheries
Looking for serious striper action in South Carolina? This 8-hour guided fishing trip on the legendary Santee Cooper Lakes puts you right in the heart of some of the Southeast's most productive striped bass waters. You'll fish both Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie with an experienced guide who knows these waters like the back of their hand. Whether you're a weekend warrior or just getting into striper fishing, this private charter for up to 2 anglers gives you the personal attention and local knowledge you need to make it a day to remember on the water.
Your day starts early when you meet your guide at one of the boat ramps on either Lake Marion or Lake Moultrie. These two massive impoundments are connected and form what locals call the Santee Cooper system – over 170,000 acres of prime striper habitat. Your guide will have all the quality tackle ready to go, so you can focus on what matters: putting fish in the boat. The beauty of fishing both lakes in one trip is the variety of structure and cover you'll hit. From deep channel edges and creek mouths to shallow flats and timber lines, your guide will move you around based on current conditions and where the fish are holding. Don't worry about bringing your own gear – everything's provided, including instruction on techniques that work best in these specific waters.
Santee Cooper stripers respond to different presentations depending on the season and conditions, and your guide knows them all. You might start the day pulling umbrella rigs over deep structure, then switch to live bait fishing around creek channels when the fish move shallow to feed. Trolling is huge here, especially when fish are scattered or suspended in open water. Your guide will also have you casting topwater plugs during those magic morning and evening hours when stripers crash bait on the surface. The key is staying mobile and adapting to what the fish want that day. These lakes have incredible structure variety – submerged timber, rock piles, creek channels, and grass beds – so there's always somewhere productive to try. Your guide will handle boat positioning and fish-finding while teaching you the techniques that consistently produce on Santee Cooper.
Striped bass are the star of the show on Santee Cooper, and for good reason. These lakes have been producing trophy stripers for decades, with fish regularly caught in the 20-30 pound range and occasional giants pushing 40-plus pounds. Spring and fall are prime time when stripers are most active, but these fish can be caught year-round with the right approach. What makes Santee Cooper stripers special is their aggressive nature – they feed heavily on the abundant shad population, making them willing biters when you present the right bait in the right spot. These fish are known for their powerful runs and head-shaking fights that'll test your drag and your arms. The population here is healthy and self-sustaining, which means consistent action and the chance at a true trophy. Your guide knows the seasonal patterns and daily movements that put you on active fish, whether they're schooling on the surface or hugging bottom structure.
Bob's Guide Service Encore has built their reputation on putting clients on fish and providing the kind of personalized service that keeps anglers coming back season after season. This top-rated Santee Cooper striper trip gives you 8 solid hours with a guide who lives and breathes these waters. The two-person limit means you get focused attention and won't be fighting crowds for the best spots. Whether you're looking to learn new techniques, chase a personal best striper, or just spend a quality day on some of South Carolina's most renowned fishing waters, this trip delivers. The Santee Cooper system has been a customer favorite for good reason – consistent action, beautiful scenery, and the chance at world-class stripers. Don't wait to secure your dates, especially during peak seasons when these lakes really turn on.
This 25-foot Bentley Tritoon is your ticket to serious striper action on South Carolina's legendary Santee Cooper Lakes. Powered by a reliable 115HP Yamaha, she'll get you to the hottest fishing spots on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie without breaking a sweat. The wireless trolling motor lets you drift silently over structure where big stripers lurk, while the GPS keeps you on productive water and the fish finder shows you exactly what's swimming below. Built for comfort during those long 8-hour fishing days, this pontoon accommodates up to 6 anglers with plenty of room to fight fish and move around. Whether you're casting to schooling stripers on the surface or working deeper water for trophy fish, this stable platform gives you the perfect setup for landing Santee Cooper's famous striped bass.
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