Lake Murray (SC)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Murray?

Lake Murray is located in the center of South Carolina and has become one of the State’s most popular vacation destinations likely due to the clean water it holds and its location. Although it has been getting a considerable amount of pressure, Murray continues to be a great fishery. In addition to offering an opportunity at a lunker largemouth bass, these waters are home to crappie, bluegill, and striped bass. Largemouth bass are the most popular fish to target on Murray, however they are not an easy fish to catch. In the Saluda River portion of the lake, bass tend to chase the blueback herring. This is an incredibly difficult way of fishing as the herring roam the open water and can disappear from day to day. Many anglers find more success on the main lake side since fish behave in a much more patterned manner and can be caught in creek arms chasing shad, or on points feeding. The crappies and bluegills in Murray Lake are commonly caught on brush piles off main lake points and flats.

Q: What is Lake Murray's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Murray is a 48761.87 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Lake Murray?

Lake Murray contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass.

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Lake Murray Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

60 Reports on Lake Murray

26 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Lucas Bowers
Gold Ambassador
4/4/22
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Blueback Herring
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Points)
Because of the herring spawn, big largemouth will pull out of coves and onto shallow points, saddles, and hard-bottom main lake banks. Target these fish with a topwater, swimbait, or in this case a jerkbait.
Lucas recommended this gear for Lake Murray, SC
Hotbait
Berkley Stunna 112 Jerkbait Hankie Pankie / 4 3/8"
$14.99
Sunline Super FC Sniper 10lb / 200 Yards
$21.99
Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1
$269.99
Fitzgerald Fishing All-Purpose Series Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast
$189.99
Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Humps
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Humps)
Post spawn- early summer fish a crankbait on the humps that come up shallow. Everyone else will be throwing topwater but the crankbait will catch just as many if not more.
Ben recommended this gear for Lake Murray, SC
Hotbait
Rapala DT 6 Blue Back Herring / 2"
$7.69
@Team_Abbott
Silver Ambassador
3/5/23
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Brush Piles
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Brush Piles)
Bank fishing throwing light 1/8 Texas rig around submerged brush piles.
Tim recommended this gear for Lake Murray, SC
Hotbait
Googan Baits Bandito Bug Junebug / 4"
$5.99
Googan Baits Bandito Bug Junebug / 4"
$5.99

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Top ProductsReported on Lake Murray for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Electric Shad / 3.8"

Best Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Electric Shad / 3.8"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$6.49

Hotbait

Googan Baits

Bandito Bug Junebug / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.99

Zoom

Super Chunk Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Structure Jigs

$2.99

Best Seller

Strike King

Rage Craw Green Pumpkin / 4"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Structure Jigs

$5.99

Hotbait

Beast Coast

Bladerunner Pro Pearl / 4 1/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$4.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / White

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Hotbait

SPRO

Aruku Shad 2 1/2" / Delta Craw

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$8.49

Stunna 112 Jerkbait Hankie Pankie / 4 3/8"

Hotbait

Berkley

Stunna 112 Jerkbait Hankie Pankie / 4 3/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs

Swim Jig 1/2 oz / Blue Glimmer Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.49

Hotbait

Rapala

DT 6 Blue Back Herring / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$7.69

Hotbait

Zoom

Super Fluke White Pearl / 5 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$5.19

Hotbait

Berkley

Frittside 7 Special Red Craw / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$10.99

Best Seller

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Black / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$7.49

Yamamoto

7" Speed Senko Green Pumpkin Magic / 7"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$7.99

Jiu-Jigsu Flipping Jig Green Pumpkin / 5/8 oz

Hotbait

War Eagle

Jiu-Jigsu Flipping Jig Green Pumpkin / 5/8 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$6.99

Hotbait

Rapala

Shad Rap 2 3/4" / Silver

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$7.59

HotbaitBest Seller

Rapala

OG Slim 6 Red Crawdad / 2 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$9.99

Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Megabass

Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait GP Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$24.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Geecrack

Bellows Gill 3.8" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$9.49

HotbaitOn Sale

Xzone Lures

6" MB Fat Finesse Worms 309 / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$3.74~~$4.99~~

Owner

Ultrahead Shakey Head 1/4 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$6.29

Hotbait

Strike King

Bitsy Flip Jig 1/2 oz / Green Crawfish

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$2.39

Hotbait

Berkley

PowerBait Gilly 3 1/2" / HD Warmouth

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$8.99

Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Sight Flash / 3.3"

Best Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Sight Flash / 3.3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$6.49

SPRO

Aruku Shad Jr Chrome Blue / 2 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$8.29

KVD 1.5 Squarebill Org Belly Craw / 2 1/4"

Hotbait

Strike King

KVD 1.5 Squarebill Org Belly Craw / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$5.99

Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 4 Willow Blade / 3/8 oz

HotbaitBest Seller

Yum

Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 4 Willow Blade / 3/8 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$13.79

Smart Mouth Plus Fish Head Jig 1/4 oz / Shad / 4/0

Picasso Lures

Smart Mouth Plus Fish Head Jig 1/4 oz / Shad / 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$7.99

TN70 Lipless Crankbait Crawfish / 2 4/5"

Hotbait

Jackall

TN70 Lipless Crankbait Crawfish / 2 4/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$14.99

Hotbait

Greenfish Tackle

Toad Toter Buzzbait Nickel / 3/8 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$6.49

Hotbait

Outkast Tackle

Cage Feider Jig 5/8 oz / Bream

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$8.49

Other Top Reported Products

All-Purpose Series Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast

Fitzgerald Fishing

All-Purpose Series Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$189.99

Fitzgerald Fishing

All-Purpose Series Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium / Moderate

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$189.99

Best Seller

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 14lb / 200 Yards

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$21.99

Shimano

Curado DC Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$269.99

Best Seller

Gamakatsu

Superline EWG Hook 4/0 / 4 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$4.49

Best Seller

Owner

Jungle Wacky Weedless Hook 1/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$7.49

Best Seller

VMC

Crossover Ring 10pk Green Pumpkin / 6mm

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$4.49

Shimano

Ultegra CI4+ Spinning Reel 2500 / 6.0:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$159.99

Gamakatsu

G-Finesse Aaron Martens Nano Treble #2

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$8.29

Abu Garcia

Revo SX Casting Reel Left / 6.7:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$169.95

Shimano

Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$209.99

On Sale

VMC

Tokyo Rig With HD Flippin Hook 3/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$3.99~~$4.69~~

P-Line

Floroclear Fluorocarbon Coated Monofilament 12lb / Clear

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$9.99

Shimano

SLX Casting Reel Right / 7.2:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$99.99

Duckett Fishing

Silverado Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$99.00

Dobyns Rods

Champion XP Crankbait Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast-Glass

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$239.99

Seaguar

AbrazX 100% Fluorocarbon 17lb / Clear

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$38.99

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$209.99

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Medium-Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Medium-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$149.99~~$179.99~~

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Lake Murray

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Lake Murray (SC)Fishing Reports

Lake Murray Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Points)

Lucas recommended this gear for Lake Murray, SC

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Humps)

Ben recommended this gear for Lake Murray, SC

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Brush Piles)

Tim recommended this gear for Lake Murray, SC

Top ProductsReported on Lake Murray for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Lake Murray

Learn More about Lake Murray

What do you need to know about Lake Murray?

What is Lake Murray's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Lake Murray?