Local Angler Lands 20-Pound Striper on Lake Murray
2026-04-20
Just a week ago, Mike Hoskins became one happy fisherman after landing a 20-pound, 32-inch striped bass on live herring purchased at Lake World. LakeContinue Reading
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
Dominion Energy to Test Lake Murray Dam Sirens January 20
2026-01-20
CAYCE, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — Dominion Energy will conduct its annual test of the Lake Murray Dam inundation siren system on Tuesday, January 20,Continue 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
Cayce’s Andy Wicker Lands First BFL Victory at Clarks Hill Lake
2025-07-02
CLARKS HILL LAKE – Cayce angler Andy Wicker reeled in a big win this past Saturday, claiming first place in the Major League Fishing (MLF)Continue 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