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Guide To Fishing At Lake Murray

AKA: Murray Reservoir, Columbia Lake

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What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, white perch, yellow perch, striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Murray in South Carolina.

Lake Murray, SC

Right in the center of South Caroline lies Lake Murray, a 50,000-reservoir loaded with multiple fish species. This vacation paradise sits on the outskirts of Columbia, SC, and offers 620 miles of shoreline for campers, boaters and anglers to enjoy. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy fishing for bass, crappie, stripers, perch, sunfish and chain pickerel.

There are approximately twenty places to access the lake, with half of them providing boat launch ramps. These access points also allow access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank. Popular boats here include all types of pleasure boats, fishing boats, pontoons, canoes, kayaks, jon boats and others. Numerous marinas, plenty of campgrounds and RV parks, lodging, bait and tackle, restaurants and shopping are scattered all around the lake.

Fishing Boats For Rent In South Carolina

Primary fish species residing in Lake Murray

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Channel catfish Flathead catfish Black crappie White crappie Bluegill Pumpkinseed Sunfish Redbreast Sunfish Redear Sunfish Warmouth Sunfish White Perch Yellow Perch Striped bass Chain pickerel

Lake Murray Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Fifty - Fifty Water Sports
Rentals: Pontoon boats
803 731-4000

Lake Murray Boat Rentals
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
803 462-5292

Lighthouse Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
803 749-1554

RiverWinds Landing Marina
Rentals: Pontoons and fishing boats
803 364-0036

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Dreher Island Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off State Spur S-36-571, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Hilton Recreation Area Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Cove Launch Court, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Murray Dam North Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Highway 6, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

SCE&G #3 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Carolina Lane, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

SCE&G #4 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Riverbend Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Shealy's Landing Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Shadowood Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Shull Island Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Shull Ave, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Buffalo Creek Marina
849 Marina Way
Prosperity, SC 29127
803 364-2907

Jakes Landing
220 Jakes Landing Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
803 359-9268

Hollow Creek Marina & Store
3340 US-378
Leesville, SC 29070
803 730-3044

Lake Murray Marina at Marina Bay
1602 Marina Road
Irmo, SC 29063
803 781-1585

Lighthouse Marina
1925 Johnson Marina Road
Chapin, SC 29036
803 749-1554

RiverWinds Landing Marina
221 SC HWY 391
Prosperity, SC 29127
803 364-0036

Siesta Cove Marina
256 John Long Rd
Gilbert, SC 29054
803 892-2978

Southshore Marina
3072 US-378
Leesville, SC 29070
803 532-4231

Timberlake Marina
286 Timberlake Dr
Chapin, South Carolina 29036
803 728-4413

Click here for a South Carolina Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Dreher Island State Park Campground - 803 364-4152

Mr Z'z RV Park - 803 206-8928

Saluda River Resort RV Park & Campground - 803 276-7917

Siesta Cove Marina & RV Park - 803 892-2978

Acapulco USA - Long Term RV Park - 803 798-8559

Putnam's Landing RV Park - 803 345-3040

Barnyard RV Park - 803 957-1238

Woodsmoke Family Campground - 803 781-3451

Lake Murray SC Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Lake Murray
Dreher Island State Park
19 Park Marina Dr
Prosperity, SC 29127
803 364-4152

 

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