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. According to staff at the shop, Banks and his dad visited last week looking for the right lures to target striped bass from the shoreline.Continue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament Feb. 21 out of Acapulco, with Team Reel Guys claiming first place honors. Competing against fellow anglers on Lake Murray, Reel Guys brought in a total weight of 23.18 pounds to secure the win in the February event. The club’sContinue Reading
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 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by Abu Garcia National Championship. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism, the 17th annual championship will feature up toContinue Reading
From the Major League Bass Tour Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 47 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Regional on LakeMurray Presented by Mando Deodorant. The tournament, which was hosted by CapitalContinue Reading
From the Major League Bass Tour Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 47 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Regional on LakeMurray Presented by Mando Deodorant. The tournament, which was hosted by CapitalContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the successful completion of the National Crappie League (NCL) Tournament, held October 3–4, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park. The two-day event brought together top anglers from across the nation, further cementing Lake Murray’s reputation as one of the Southeast’s premierContinue Reading
Justin Hadden of Warrenville, South Carolina won the Boater Division, and Thomas Pennell, III of Boiling Springs, South Carolina won the Co-Angler Division. PROSPERITY, S.C. – September 7, 2025 – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to announce the champions of the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) SuperContinue Reading
Lake Murray is home to some of the best freshwater fishing spots on the East Coast — and you don’t need to be a pro to enjoy them! Whether you’re after bass, crappie, or just a relaxing day on the water, there’s no better time to cast a line. HereContinue Reading
A familiar face at Lake World is making waves — 13-year-old John McKissick Call recently landed a massive striped bass from the Saluda River, right behind the Saluda River Club. Standing just 4 feet 10 inches tall himself, John’s impressive catch was nearly his own height. The young angler, whoContinue Reading
CAYCE, S.C. – Local angler Andy Wicker brought home a major victory last week, winning the 2024 American Fishing Tour (AFT) National Championship on Lake Murray and earning the prestigious title of Angler of the Year. Wicker, a Cayce native, topped a field of skilled weekend anglers from 20 statesContinue Reading