March 6

Lake Hartwell water levels are up to 659.46 (full pool is 660.00) and the lake is mostly clear but the creeks had some stain even before ¾ of an inch of rain fell yesterday. Morning surface water temperatures are still around 49-52 degrees, mostly owing to the cold nights.  

March 6

Morning surface water temperatures are around 56-57 on the 99 end and 62-64 near the power plant. Water levels typically fluctuate frequently. 

March 6

Lake Jocassee is at 98.1% of full pool and water conditions are normal with some minor stain in the very backs of creeks. Morning surface water temperatures on the main lake are around 52-53 degrees.

March 6

Lake Russell water levels are bouncing around 474.80 (full pool is 475.00) and the main lake is relatively clear although the back parts of some creeks are stained to muddy. Morning surface water temperatures have fallen to about 53 degrees in the creeks and on the main lake with the last two days’ wind and rain. 

March 6

Lake Greenwood water levels are at 436.60 (full pool is 440.0) and almost the whole lake is dirty but fishable. Morning surface water temperatures are about 53-54 degrees.

March 5

Santee Cooper water levels are up to 75.59 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 75.31 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Morning surface water temperatures are around 55 in the shallows and 53 in the canal.  The upper lake is a little muddy in places while there is about 4 feet of visibility in the lower lake. 

March 5

Clarks Hill water levels are slightly down to 329.76 (full pool is 330.00) and the main lake is clear while there is dirty water up the creeks and rivers. Morning surface water temperatures are about 51 degrees on the main channel and 55 in the creeks and rivers. 

March 5

Lake Wylie is at 97.2% of full pool and the lower third of the lake remains dingy, while the rest is clear as of today – but with an inch of rain this morning that will change. Morning surface water temperatures range from about 50-52 degrees in the morning. 

March 5

Lake Murray water levels are up to 358.12 (full pool is 360.00) and water clarity is high (before today’s rain). Morning surface water temperatures range from about 53-56 degrees. 

March 5

Lake Wateree is at 97.2% of full pool and before the rain today the lake had cleared somewhat.  It’s now just stained on the lower end but still muddy way up.  Morning surface water temperatures are 51 degrees. 

March 5

Lake Keowee is at 98.0% of full pool and water clarity is normal.  Morning surface water temperatures in the low 60s can be found mid-lake with temperatures in the mid- to upper 50s now found throughout the rest of the lake. 

February 27

Lake Russell water levels are bouncing around 474.25 (full pool is 475.00) and the main lake is relatively clear although the back parts of some creeks are stained to muddy. Morning surface water temperatures range from about 53-55 degrees. 

February 27

Lake Greenwood water levels are at 436.23 (full pool is 440.0) and the upper end is muddy while the mid- to lower lake is clearer. Morning surface water temperatures are about 53 degrees.

February 27

Lake Wylie is at 96.8% of full pool and most of the lake remains stained to muddy, although above the South Fork – Catawba confluence the water is clearing as the dirty water works its way down the lake. Morning surface water temperatures range from about 49-53 degrees.   

February 27

Santee Cooper water levels are up to 75.52 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 75.00 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid-50s and the upper lake is muddy while, for now, the lower lake is clear. 

February 27

Morning surface water temperatures are around 54 at the mouth of Fripp Inlet and the water is very clear inshore. 

February 27

Morning surface water temperatures at the mouths of the main rivers are 53-54 degrees and both the North and South Edisto are clear. 

February 27

Morning surface water temperatures are about 54-55 degrees at the mouth of Port Royal Sound and the water is still pretty clear but starting to get a little stained.   

February 27

Morning surface water temperatures are around 51-52 at the mouth of Little River Inlet and the water remains very clear.

February 27

Clarks Hill water levels are up to 330.11 (full pool is 330.00) and large parts of the lake are still dirty to muddy. Morning surface water temperatures were about 51 degrees on the main channel this morning. 

February 27

Lake Keowee is at 97.6% of full pool and water clarity is very high on the main lake but there is some stain in the back of major creeks.  Morning surface water temperatures remain in the upper 50s on the north and south ends, while temperatures in the low 60s can be found mid-lake. 

February 26

Lake Murray water levels are up to 358.02 (full pool is 360.00) and the lake has cleared substantially. Morning surface water temperatures have hit the mid-50s or higher in places. 

February 26

Lake Jocassee is at 98.3% of full pool and water conditions are normal with some minor stain in the very backs of creeks. Morning surface water temperatures on the main lake are around 53 degrees.