The waters of Lake Murray will get a break this weekend from the Midlands Striper Club. For the second time in three months, it will hold its monthly Youth Fishing Tournament at another remote lake. Clark’s Hill on Lake Thurmond will be the site for Saturday’s event. Last month sawContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Based in West Columbia next to Lake Murray, the Midland Striper Club has provided public awareness and promoted sportsmanship, conservation, and adequate water quality for fishing family enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of each month, the Club holds a fishing tournament for aspiring young fishers. This SaturdayContinue Reading

The Patriotic Boat Parade on Lake Murray took place Saturday, July 1, 2023. The boat parade kicked off the 35th Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Presented by Lexington Medical Center. The theme this year “Red, White, Blue and You” (What does the 4th of July Mean toContinue Reading

The 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will be held this Saturday, July 1. The event is hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), and presented by Lexington Medical Center. Kicking off the festivities at noon, enjoy the Patriotic Boat Parade as localsContinue Reading

Bassmaster has named Lake Murray #4 out of 100 in their 2023 “100 Best Bass Lakes Revealed” list. The story was featured in the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine. “After months of gathering data on hundreds of the best lakes in the nation, the cream of the bass fisheries hasContinue Reading

Wingard’s Market has announced the official opening of the 2023 Purple Martin Tour Season on Lake Murray. The 2-hour guided boat tours will take place every Tuesday – Friday from June 27 – August 25. People will learn about the natural history of Purple Martins as well as why they’veContinue Reading