LAKE MURRAY

Lake Murray Fishing Guide

Get licensed, check the current South Carolina rules, and review key Lake Murray regulations before you launch.

FISH OF LAKE MURRAY

Fish of Lake Murray

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Largemouth Bass

SC state record16 lb 2 ozLake Marion · 1949+1 tied record catch — open fish for details

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Striped Bass

SC state record63 lbLake Russell · 2009

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Channel Catfish

SC state record58 lb 0 ozLake Moultrie · 1964

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Blue Catfish

SC state record113.8 lbLake Moultrie · 2017

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Flathead Catfish

SC state record113 lb 7 ozGreat Pee Dee River · 2026

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Black Crappie

SC state record5 lb 0 ozLake Moultrie · 1957

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White Crappie

SC state record5 lb 1 ozLake Murray · 1949

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Redear Sunfish / Shellcracker

SC state record5 lb 7.5 ozDiversion Canal · 1998

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Bluegill

SC state record3 lb 4 ozLancaster County · 1973

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White Bass

SC state record5 lb 4.8 ozLake Murray · 2006

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White Perch

SC state record2 lb 0 ozWinnsboro Reservoir · 2026

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White Catfish

SC state record12 lb 2.9 ozLake Murray · 2014

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Freshwater state records sourced from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Records can change; check the official lists for the latest information.

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EXPLORE LAKE MURRAY

Plan your fishing day

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FISH ATTRACTOR MAP

Fish Attractor Locations

26 ATTRACTORS

Browse all 26 fish attractor locations

Fish Attractor #1 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.063634, -81.222431Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #2 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.064129, -81.222576Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #3 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.065028, -81.223008Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #4 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.066081, -81.223322Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #5 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.070170, -81.257847Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #6 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.069163, -81.259349Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #7 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.093898, -81.329172Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #8 Lake MurraySaluda · christmas trees

34.095707, -81.328160Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #9 Lake MurraySaluda · christmas trees

34.078806, -81.521177Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #10 Lake MurraySaluda · christmas trees

34.079566, -81.524017Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #11 Lake MurraySaluda · christmas trees

34.066687, -81.588303Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #12 Lake MurraySaluda · christmas trees

34.081296, -81.562330Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #13 Lake MurraySaluda · christmas trees

34.099237, -81.573226Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #14 Lake MurrayNewberry · christmas trees

34.085686, -81.514447Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #15 Lake MurrayNewberry · christmas trees

34.090703, -81.415399Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #16 Lake MurrayNewberry · christmas trees

34.086776, -81.411540Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #17 Lake MurrayNewberry · christmas trees

34.080662, -81.393480Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #18 Lake MurrayNewberry · christmas trees

34.088723, -81.405870Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #19 Lake MurrayNew · christmas trees

34.135737, -81.448103Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #20 Lake MurrayLexington · Mossback

34.081452, -81.404720Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #21 Lake MurrayLexington · Mossback

34.080978, -81.401279Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #23 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.050037, -81.430703Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #24 Lake MurrayLexington · christmas trees

34.113377, -81.346503Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #22 Lake MurraySaluda · christmas trees

34.074613, -81.538795Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #25 Lake MurrayLex · Mossback

34.092615, -81.429672Open point ↗

Fish Attractor #26 Lake MurrayLex · Reef balls, bamboo, and trees

34.084608, -81.407906Open point ↗

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CURRENT FISHING REPORT

Official fishing report

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Fishing license

Buy South Carolina Fishing License

A South Carolina fishing license is generally required for anglers age 16 and older.
When fishing from a boat, everyone age 16 and older must have a valid fishing license in possession.
Use the official SCDNR purchasing page to access Go Outdoors South Carolina.

Resident freshwater

14-day$5

Annual$10

3-Year$30

Nonresident freshwater

14-day$11

Annual$35

3-Year$105

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Official regulations

South Carolina Fishing RegulationsOfficial SCDNR fishing laws and regulations hub.Freshwater Fish Size & Possession LimitsCurrent statewide and Lake Murray-specific size and daily possession limits.Freshwater Game Fishing RegulationsMethods, seasons, bait rules and freshwater game-fish requirements.Freshwater Nongame Fishing RegulationsBlue catfish rules plus nongame devices, permits, tags and limits.

KEEP YOUR CATCH

Fish consumption information

Lake Murray is currently listed by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services as a tested waterbody with no fish consumption advisory.

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Fishing laws and regulations can change. Always confirm current rules with SCDNR before fishing or keeping fish.