SANTEE RIVER NR JAMESTOWN, SC
USGS 02171700 · South Carolina · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 02171700 · South Carolina · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 121 readings from Oct 29, 11:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST; ranging 20.6 to 2,310 ft³/s; latest 1,820 ft³/s; 14 gaps in the record.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST | 1,820 | 2.92 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 PM EST | 586 | 3.13 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 20.6 | 1.99 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 1,400 | 1.89 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 1,700 | 2.04 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 1,770 | 2.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 1,710 | 2.39 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 1,700 | 2.59 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 1,490 | 2.8 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 1,830 | 2.99 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 1,310 | 3.22 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 203 | 2.17 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 1,390 | 1.82 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 1,640 | 1.92 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 1,540 | 2.08 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 1,570 | 2.26 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 1,460 | 2.46 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 1,540 | 2.67 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 1,630 | 2.88 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 1,510 | 3.09 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 233 | 3.32 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 21.1 | 2.18 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 1,270 | 1.97 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 1,620 | 2.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 1,830 | 2.26 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 1,720 | 2.47 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 1,720 | 2.68 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 1,900 | 2.87 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 1,800 | 3.17 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 1,530 | 3.31 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 209 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 1,490 | 2.09 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 1,790 | 2.2 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 1,780 | 2.38 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 1,960 | 2.59 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 1,960 | 2.81 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 1,960 | 3.03 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 1,690 | 3.25 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 1,620 | 3.46 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 241 | 3.68 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 162 | 2.48 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 1,490 | 2.14 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 1,650 | 2.23 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 1,740 | 2.44 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 1,680 | 2.63 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 1,710 | 2.82 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 1,710 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 1,970 | 3.29 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 890 | 3.61 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 22.6 | – |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 982 | – |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 1,850 | – |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 2,200 | – |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 2,310 | – |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 2,130 | – |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 2,300 | – |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 2,010 | – |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 2,100 | – |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 1,420 | – |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 246 | – |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 21.3 | – |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 1,310 | – |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 1,670 | – |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 1,750 | – |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 1,750 | – |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 1,710 | – |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 1,750 | – |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 1,520 | – |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 638 | 2.37 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 1,580 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 1,710 | 2.66 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 1,600 | 2.86 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 1,650 | 3.12 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 1,780 | 3.32 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 1,930 | 3.54 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 1,270 | 3.76 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 160 | 2.12 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 1,580 | 2.15 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 1,560 | 2.32 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 1,710 | 2.59 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 1,840 | 2.78 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 1,590 | 3.07 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 1,760 | 3.28 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 1,400 | 3.49 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 21.4 | – |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 1,460 | – |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 1,580 | – |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 1,620 | – |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 1,460 | – |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 1,650 | – |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 1,370 | – |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 1,630 | – |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 110 | – |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 1,330 | – |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 1,400 | – |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 1,520 | – |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 1,660 | – |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 1,690 | – |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 1,730 | – |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 1,720 | – |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 1,510 | – |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 21.5 | 2.62 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 1,510 | 2.27 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 1,450 | 2.39 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 1,530 | 2.6 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 1,620 | 2.83 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 1,100 | 3.07 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 1,700 | 3.31 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 2,020 | 3.56 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 742 | 3.77 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 295 | 2.01 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 1,480 | 2.1 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 1,650 | 2.31 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 1,590 | 2.51 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 1,580 | 2.74 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 1,670 | 2.97 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 1,610 | 3.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 1,650 | 3.41 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 831 | 3.64 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 169 | – |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM EDT | 1,120 | 2.52 |
Map of USGS gauge 02171700 and the river around it
Where SANTEE RIVER NR JAMESTOWN, SC sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines South Carolina DNR uses are 62°F and 70°F.
USGS publishes no daily statistics for this gauge, so the reading is not compared with the record.
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 11.7%, from 1,630 to 1,820 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Species the agency lists for Santee River: Largemouth Bass.
Source: Waters with a special largemouth bass minimum length (14 inches; 12 inches on Lake Robinson) (South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (official eRegulations edition of the SC fishing regulations)).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 11.7%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 2.92 ft stage at Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST (NWS gauge JAMS1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 11:24 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.