The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) will conclude its 2024 season at Lake Murray from December 11-13, promising an electrifying showdown at one of South Carolina’s premier fishing destinations. The event, hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), will feature daily launches and weigh-ins at DreherContinue Reading
Special to Lake Murray News Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Oct. 19. Seventeen teams participated in the MSC October tournament. Thirty striped bass were brought to the scales weighing a total of 199.05 pounds with a 6.64-pound average. Fifteen teams were ableContinue Reading
The American Bass Anglers (ABA) and the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced that the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally set for October 6-11 on Lake Murray, has been postponed due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The tournament has been rescheduled for MayContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2024 Midlands Striper Club Ladies Tournament, held on September 14 at Lake Murray, saw another impressive turnout. A total of 21 Lady Anglers participated, reeling in 20 striped bass weighing a combined 67.22 pounds, with an average fish weight of 3.36 pounds. Half of theContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Tyler Campbell of Martin, Georgia, emerged victorious at the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Super Tournament, held on Lake Murray, with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 13 ounces. The tournament, hosted by the Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board, wasContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to Midlands Striper Club On Aug. 17, the Midlands Striper Club held their montlhly tournament on Clark’s Hill / Thurmond Lake with 14 participating teams. A total of 17 striped bass were brought to the scales weighing a total of 157.54 lbs. with a 9.27-poundContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling are excited to present “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington. This event serves as the official start of the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship, a prestigious competitionContinue Reading
Local fisherman Brian McLaughlin made quite a splash last weekend by reeling in a massive 65 lb. catfish at Santee. McLaughlin, who was fishing with Wayne Kanipe of K&K Printing, hooked the giant fish using cut bait in approximately 8 feet of water. McLaughlin, who owns Onesimus Venture Pressure WashingContinue Reading
Local resident John Walker of Irmo recently made quite the splash when he reeled in a massive catch from a local pond. Using red worms as bait, Walker hooked what he describes as the biggest fish he’s ever caught in the area. Walker’s successful catch was made possible thanks toContinue Reading
Special to the Lake Murray News By Thomas Grant, Jr. June 15, 2024 – The Midlands Striper Club held the first of two summer tournaments at Clark’s Hill Lake, drawing 12 teams of enthusiastic anglers. The event was a remarkable success, yielding a total of 23 striped bass weighing inContinue Reading
Patrick Walters of Summerville once again showcased his prowess on the waters of Lake Murray, clinching another Bassmaster win with impressive skill and determination. Despite the challenges posed by severe weather, Walters demonstrated his mastery of the sport and emerged victorious in the Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite pro fishing tournament.Continue Reading