Brenner caught this 10.5 pound largemouth (pictured above) out of Lake 6! Remember Lake 6 and 7 is for registered campers only. The bass have been biting on bluegill and shad imitation swimbaits. Popular spots include the west shore of Lake 5 and the east shore of Lake 1. The catfish have been making more of an appearance and have been biting on shrimp. Popular spots include the southwest corner of Lake 3 and the east shore of Lake 2 just north of the bridge. Catfish opening weekend will take place on April 17 and 18.

Recently at Santee Lakes we have noticed an increase in the amount of discarded fishing line scattered throughout the park. The picture above is what was collected over a span of two hours across four out of the seven lakes that many species call home. We can all do our part to be sure that the wildlife we enjoy around our lakes do not have to suffer from our carelessness. Fishing line is such a danger to wildlife, we should never discard it on the ground. If you see any left by others, please pick it up.