{"id":7697,"date":"2025-10-08T14:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/lake-murray-hosts-national-crappie-league-tournament\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:35:18","slug":"lake-murray-hosts-national-crappie-league-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/lake-murray-hosts-national-crappie-league-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Murray Hosts National Crappie League Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

PROSPERITY, S.C.<\/strong> – Capital City\/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the successful completion of the National Crappie League (NCL) Tournament<\/strong>, held October 3–4, 2025<\/strong>, at Dreher Island State Park<\/strong>. The two-day event brought together top anglers from across the nation, further cementing Lake Murray’s<\/strong> reputation as one of the Southeast’s premier fishing destinations.<\/p>\n

In the Pro Division<\/strong>, the team of Byars and Smith<\/strong> took home first place, followed by Cooley and Parker<\/strong> in second, and Addy and Addy<\/strong> in third. In the Amateur Division<\/strong>, Koon and Frick<\/strong> captured the top spot, with Dannenmueller and Dannenmueller<\/strong> finishing second and Metcalf<\/strong> rounding out the top three.<\/p>\n

The tournament drew both professional and amateur competitors eager to test their skills on Lake Murray’s waters. Spectators gathered daily at Dreher Island for weigh-ins, vendor exhibits, and a Free Kids Fishing Rodeo<\/strong> on Saturday morning that gave young anglers a chance to experience the sport firsthand.<\/p>\n

The event was sponsored nationally by Happy Hollow Outdoors<\/strong>, with support from DMF Bait, BUBBA, Power-Pole Total Boat Control, Purpose Built Optics, Engel Coolers, Everharts Outdoor Store<\/strong>, and other outdoor partners. Local sponsors included Lake Murray Country, Solara Hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott, Comfort Inn & Suites<\/strong>, and Dreher Island State Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For more information about the National Crappie League, visit NationalCrappieLeague.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

About Capital City\/Lake Murray Country:<\/strong>
CCLMC is the official source for all things Lake Murray Country, covering Columbia, Lake Murray, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, and Saluda. For trip ideas, dining, recreation, and event information, visit LakeMurrayCountry.com<\/strong> or call 803-781-5940 \/ 1-866-SC-JEWEL<\/strong>. Follow CCLMC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest<\/strong>, and YouTube<\/strong> for the latest updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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