Santee Lakes Fishing Report: Trout Are Biting

SDFish.com released a new Santee Lakes fish report over the weekend; here's a summary.

They opened the report with good news for fishermen: "This week's trout bite has definitely picked up!"

On Feb. 25, 1,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout will be deposited in , and even more trout will be biting.

It's been trout season since November, and SDFish.com suggests that using natural yellow Powerbait or inflated nightcrawlers as bait has been working best lately. Lakes 3, 4 and 5 seem to be best for trout.

Catfish are still biting, mostly on mackerel and nightcrawlers at Lake 4, according to SDFish.com.

The bass are still fighting as well, even with the cold snap that came through recently. SDFish.com suggest that crankbaits and plastic lures are working best in the morning and evening.

The chance is still there to catch a tagged trout in lakes 2, 3 or 4 and win a prize, and if you catch a five pound or heavier trout you will be entered into a drawing for a flat screen TV in April.

For more read: sdfish.com/santee-lakes-fishing-reports/496-santee-lakes-fish-report