LAKE MURRAY – A sudden lightning strike injured 20 people at the Lake Murray Public Park near the Dreher Shoals Dam around 5 p.m. on Monday, June 24. Emergency officials say the lightning bolt came from a random storm cloud on an otherwise sunny afternoon, striking the water and causingContinue Reading
Lake Murray, SC — Get ready for a weekend of high-octane excitement and incredible nautical craftsmanship as The Dam Boat Run returns to Lake Murray! This thrilling powerboating event will showcase some of the most impressive and beautifully engineered boats in the country. Boating enthusiasts from across the U.S. willContinue Reading
Lake Murray has won the title of “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Photo by John BoozerLake Murray The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has announced Lake Murray has been named the #1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USAContinue 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
Mom, Dad, sis and bro got in on the angling action out on Lake Murray recently with Liam catching an 11lb. 28.5” striper using herring bait his dad bought at Lake World. That whopper was so big that Dad had to help Liam hold it up for the camera.Continue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Lake Murray has once again earned national recognition, receiving a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — marking the second consecutive year the lake has been honored. After securing 2nd place in the 2024 awards, trailing only Lake Erie,Continue Reading
Lake Murray, S.C. – The American Bass Anglers (ABA) 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship will cast off at Lake Murray from May 3–9, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park in Prosperity. Originally scheduled for fall 2024, the event was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, but it’s comingContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina anglers Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made history on Saturday, April 5, becoming two-time national champions at the 2025 Fishers of Men Berkley Classic Series National Championship held at Dreher Island State Park on Lake Murray. The powerhouse pair clinched the title with an impressiveContinue Reading
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center has announced that The Big Time Band will headline this year’s Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations of Columbia. Known for their high-energy performances and diverse repertoire, the band will keep guests dancing against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Murray. Event Details:Continue Reading
From the Bass Pro Tour Lake Murray provided the setting for the continuation of a fishing rivalry to close out its latest Bass Pro Tour event. Drew Gill and Jacob Wheeler have combined for multiple titles on the circuit and were 1-2 in last year’s Fishing Clash Angler of theContinue Reading