Channel catfish were the first big catfish to be found in the Santee Cooper lake system, with a 58-pounder caught by W.A. Whaley in 1964 still standing not only as the state record but world record.

The Santee Cooper reservoirs have long been known as an angler's paradise and the recent capture of the largest Lake Moultrie blue catfish ever observed only solidifies this reputation. On Feb. 8 ...

The next Santee Lakes Catfish Club's next tournament is scheduled for April 17 on the Cooper River. Monster Cat Quest is being held out of Black's Camp on March 19-20. Hill's Landing & RV Park ...

You can bet freshwater fishermen are heading to the Santee Cooper lakes to take advantage of the warm springtime days. And while they may have the lakes' huge catfish in mind, they shouldn't ...