Young Angler Lands Impressive Catch
2026-03-31
Banks W. is all smiles after reeling in a striper from the dock, just days after stopping by Lake World Bait and Tackle for advice.Continue Reading
Dominion Announces Opening Dates for Lake Murray Parks
2026-03-26
MIDLANDS, S.C. — Dominion Energy will reopen its Lake Murray public parks for the 2026 recreation season beginning April 1. The Lexington-side beach and recreationContinue Reading
South Carolina to Host MLF Columbia PFG College Fishing National Championship on Lake Murray
2026-02-04
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Hundreds of the nation’s top collegiate bass anglers will converge on Lake Murray Feb. 12–14 for the 2026 ColumbiaContinue Reading
National Crappie League Tournament Coming to Lake Murray October 3–4
2025-09-23
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) will host the National Crappie League (NCL) Wild Card Tournament on October 3–4, 2025 at Lake Murray.Continue Reading
Did You Know? August is National Fishing Month!
2025-08-14
Lake Murray is home to some of the best freshwater fishing spots on the East Coast — and you don’t need to be a proContinue Reading
Lightning Strike at Lake Murray Injures 20
2025-06-25
LAKE MURRAY – A sudden lightning strike injured 20 people at the Lake Murray Public Park near the Dreher Shoals Dam around 5 p.m. onContinue Reading
The Dam Boat Run Returns to Lake Murray with Power, Style, and Purpose
2025-06-12
Lake Murray, SC — Get ready for a weekend of high-octane excitement and incredible nautical craftsmanship as The Dam Boat Run returns to Lake Murray!Continue Reading
Lake Murray wins Readers’ Choice Award
2025-06-11
Lake Murray has won the title of “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Photo by John BoozerLake MurrayContinue Reading
Cayce’s Andy Wicker Wins National Fishing Championship on Lake Murray
2025-05-12
CAYCE, S.C. – Local angler Andy Wicker brought home a major victory last week, winning the 2024 American Fishing Tour (AFT) National Championship on LakeContinue Reading
A family that fishes together…
2025-05-06
Mom, Dad, sis and bro got in on the angling action out on Lake Murray recently with Liam catching an 11lb. 28.5” striper using herringContinue Reading
Lake Murray Nominated for USA Today’s Best Lake for Water Sports
2025-05-06
Columbia, S.C. – Lake Murray has once again earned national recognition, receiving a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’Continue Reading