Lake Murray Fishing in Lexington County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lake Murray lies within the bounds of Lexington County, South Carolina. It lies 354 feet above sea level. Around 76.2 sq miles of open water: conditions change from one end to the other. Its shape is complex, and the arms fish like separate waters. It is the biggest water on our Lexington County list. The closest town, Lake Murray of Richland, is 4.5 miles away. Lexington lies 6.8 miles off, Irmo another 7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Murray

  Our records give 200 ft, so you have a figure to work from. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public wildlife records from this area list striped bass, bluegill and largemouth bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Anyone new to Lake Murray should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 80°F for July and 44°F for January. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Lake Murray.

• Tackle & Baits

  This one is recorded as open to the public. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Bickleys Pond sits 3.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Lake Murray are worth checking on the day.