A mild May has prolonged the shallow herring bite for bass on Lake Murray, but as temperatures have heated up only the tail end of the herring spawn is still going on and it is basically only on the main lake. The best action has come tight-lining or trolling jigs or jigs tipped with minnows, and most of the fish have been about 8-12 feet down over 24 feet. Up the lake and into the river section he advises fishing around the bank and up in the trees and flats with cut herring, gizzard shad, perch or bream at night. Updated 5/14/2020 by Amaya Thompson In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andy also points out that there are still a bunch of fish on beds. There they can be caught in down-lines in 20-40 feet of water in the same general areas where they were feeding on herring early. They can be caught 25-40 feet down and time of day does not seem to make a big difference. There are lots of pre-spawn fish, plenty of fish are on beds even though they can be hard to see in the dirty water, and there are also some early post-spawn fish. Fortunately there is better news on the striper front, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that there are a good number of fish starting to move up the rivers that are being caught on free lines and planer boards. Transcript; Add translations. Morning surface temperatures are generally in the upper 60s. Submitted by: Dru Polk. Right now the deeper bite seems to be a little more productive. Our report contributors and their latest reports are below. Lake Murray water levels are at 357.64 (full pool is 360.00), and surface water temperatures range are around 52 degrees at the dam. Lake Murray water levels are down to 356.05 (full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures are around 73-75 degrees. Sign in. A few cool nights have made a big difference, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that striped bass have backed out a little bit and in his opinion the herring spawn has slowed down a little. Of course some very good anglers struggled and there were very few limits. Cut bait is also fishing very well. Lake Murray striped bass are getting into a pretty typical summer pattern, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that by this time it’s basically a down-line bite with live herring. The mild weather has kept the surface temps a little higher than normal and we are enjoying some March like weather in January! Captain Brad reports that the crappie bite continues to be tough up the lake with all the current, as crappie do not want to be in swift-moving, muddy water. Lake Murray water levels are down to 357.05 (full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures have dropped into the lower 80s. But the fish have moved shallower, and they are now over brush in 12-18 feet. Are you in the know? 87 2. Fish are generally in the middle to backs of creeks, and overall the north side of the lake is fishing better than the Lexington side. Fresh off a first place finish in the TBF winter trail tournament Saturday out of Shull Island with his father Steve, B.A.S.S. Down the lake the best fishing is around brush in about 25 feet. The... more » Lake Murray Staff: Detailed Map. Herring, white perch and bream will all work.. The other pattern worth fishing is to look for a big bite on a buzzbait first thing. It is important to keep looking and cover a variety of depths until you find the fish and as they move. It’s been an impressive few days for striped bass fishing on Lake Murray, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that some very big fish have been caught recently including over the weekend. The Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine kicks off its 2020 South Carolina Division schedule at the Jewel of South Carolina, Lake Murray, which is the former host site for multiple FLW Cup events. 1226 Fishing Report From staff reports; Dec 21, 2020 Dec 21, 2020; Facebook ... reports that in December on Lake Murray there is no more popular … People are mainly catching fish on minnows. Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports. angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports that there is no easy way to catch fish right now. Created to post and share fishing reports, stories and photos on Lake Murray. Obviously you can also sight-fish in areas with good clarity. A lot of the anglers who fished the Big Bass Tour event last weekend would say that sounds about right. Sign in to make your opinion count. It’s hard to know how long this pattern will last, but right now Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that there are a lot of striped bass shallow around the towers. 11-16-2020 by Murray Reservoir Staff Greeting from Lake Murray in La Mesa, CA. Caught an ol’ bucketmouth on a buzzbait! Lake Murray water levels are at 357.78 (full pool is 360.00). Doug also notes that the lake has a lot of current right now, and since bass do not want to sit in cold current they are seeking out protected areas. They can either fish the bottom in the same areas a little deeper or target docks. Read now. SportfishingReport.com™ Built by Avid Sportsman for Avid Sportsman! These determine whether fish are suspended or not, which mostly dictates the choice of bait. DAY 1 : 7:30 AM ET Dreher Island State Park 3677 State Park Road Prosperity SC 29127 Phone: 803.364.4152. Fish are in schools moving up the river and so when a group of fish comes through it is not unusual to have all your lines move off in the same direction. Fish have been few and far between on electronics. Like this video? In dirtier areas up the lake most of the fish are in less than 5 feet of water, while in the cleaner water down the lake most fish are in 5-10 feet. The crappie fishing continues to be really good, and Captain Brad reports that the best action is still around brush in 12-20 feet of water depending on section of the lake. The AHQ Report is your source for exclusive fishing reports, tournament updates, and more! There have also been some fish caught on cut bait off the side of shallow points. We are getting into a very good period for bass fishing on Lake Murray, and veteran tournament angler Captain Doug Lown reports that in his opinion based on current temperatures and the forecast we are less than 7-10 days away from the first wave of spawning activity. But those who have trawled the lake … Overall the lake is starting to look more green and less brown. Yesterday morning he found schooling over 30-40 feet of water. You can tell that the spawn is getting close as the males’ heads turn dark and swell up. Basically all the bass are in a post-spawn pattern now, and the few fish that may still be spawning are probably so deep that it’s impossible to see them. It starts in the warmest backs of creeks and gradually moves out towards the main lake, and right now we are in the early stages. There have also been some big fish caught down in Hollow Creek and Horse Creek, although numbers are a little low. Cover water from only a couple of feet deep out to about 20. Perhaps the best bite going is for crappie, and Captain Brad reports that the action has gotten really good out over the river runs. A worm is a good bait choice, and at this time of year a light sinker is important as Lake Murray bass seem to want a slow fall. They are being caught on topwater plugs and flukes fished over 5-20 feet of water. More information to follow on striper and crappie.. Fishing Tips; Lake Hartwell Fishing Reports; Lake Lanier Fishing Reports; Lake Murray Fishing Reports; Recent Posts. The better fishing has been found in creeks down the lake tight-lining or long-line trolling with jigs in the creek runs. There is some clearer water closer to the dam as well as back in some creeks. It does not appear that the offshore suspended bite in areas with cane piles has come on yet and fish are still relatively shallow. Catfish: Fair to good. As conditions improve the patterns will change. This could be brush piles or a dock. There are some fish shallow guarding fry, and by now both the blueback herring spawn and the threadfin shad spawn are both going on. This year it will probably be more difficult to see spawning bass in the stained water. Water temperatures started to fall a little earlier than is typical this late summer, and perhaps as a result Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that seasonal changes are also taking place a little ahead of usual. One way to possibly get bit is to fish early and late along the banks with a buzzbait. Click here for 30 day free trial! Lake Murray water levels are at 357.54 (full pool is 360.00). However, some fish are being caught against the banks and it seems the majority of the fish are on the verge of being there. Already fish are moving shallower, with their depth depending in part on water clarity. The AHQ Report is your source for exclusive fishing reports, tournament updates, and more! In this case the storm and a long day of rain are likely to be just what is needed to create some awesome fishing conditions this weekend. The bite is definitely better in the morning, and after about sun gets up anglers generally need to find something else to do. You can throw a spinnerbait, which herring will follow, to locate them. Both minnows and jigs are working, and while fish are still creek-oriented they are making their way out of the creeks and are not in the backs. The strange dynamic is that small fish were almost totally absent, and they hardly weighed in a fish less than three pounds. Lake Murray water levels are down to 356.19 (full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures have dropped to around 80 in the big water. 7mos ago - Lake Murray. Those are the five designated trophy bass … When the water settles out then the best bet should be anchoring on long humps and points close to the river channel. Morning surface temperatures have dipped overnight and are in the mid- to upper 60s. While the action has been pretty steady throughout the day, there are some fish schooling in the morning on top. Nearly all of the fish were good quality keepers. Generally this means that lots of bass are related to points, although there are also some herring back in pockets. Fishing related to bird activity has been slow since the gulls are visual feeders. The bass bite has been pretty good on Lake Murray, and veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports. AHQ INSIDER Lake Murray (SC) Fall 2020 Fishing Report - Updated December 18, AHQ INSIDER Lake Murray (SC) Fall 2020 Fishing Report - Updated November 24, AHQ INSIDER Lake Murray (SC) Fall 2020 Fishing Report - Updated November 12. These fish are usually off the ends of ridges in the same areas where bass suspend at certain times. One way to possibly get bit is to fish early and late along the banks with a buzzbait. Thanks for liking Mike Gault Although temperatures dropped 10-15 degrees with the cold snap last week, they are starting to work their ways back towards areas where they will eventually spawn. However, one commonality is that most of the fish are in 10 feet of water or less right now, even though they are adjacent to deep water. Overall it has been a little tough though – and unpredictable from day to day. He did the full rotation of all his spots this week with barely a bite, and reports from other anglers were the same. Herring, bream, white perch and gizzard shad can all be the bait of choice on a given day, so it’s best to have an assortment of options. The Ballentine area has been fishing well, and generally Brad has found the best action in the middle sections of major creeks. Morning surface temperatures range from the upper 50s to lower 60s, with the big water and the south side of the lake warming more slowly. The water is stained with recent rains and surface temperatures are in the upper 70s to low 80s. COLUMBIA — Spanning more than 140,000 acres of freshwater, Lake Murray can seem intimidating to an amateur angler. Generally the fish are close to the bottom in the main lake adjacent to deep channels, and they are catching pretty much everything on down-lines. Overall, the fish have been biting very well in the morning and mid-day, and while Brad has not been fishing the evening as much there are good reports then too. In addition to down lines some fish are being caught on planer boards and free-lines, and there has also been some bird activity. For those who like to catch crappie shallow this is the best time of the year to fish on Lake Murray, and Captain Brad reports that right now most of fish up the lake are on the banks. However, at one point Stan’s sons hooked a 7 ½ pounder as well as a 5-pounder on a double fluke rig (the smaller fish came off) over cane and so there are some out there. McMaster issued a statewide Stay-At-Home or Work Order. The. This is a time of year when you can do a lot of different things, and fish are feeding on schools of bait at different times in different sections of the lake. Lake: Lake Murray. On the catfish front, Captain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports that the best pattern is still to fish shallow early and late from Dreher Island to the dam with dip baits. There are a few around bridges, but up the lake the fish are holding on any structure along the creek channel or river channel. Jim Worley. From the rivers down to Dreher Island there is red mud with trash and logs floating, and visibility is only about 6 inches at the mouth of Bear Creek. While the herring bite is a great way to catch 2-4 pound fish, there is also a wave of big fish that is spawning right now. Morning surface temperatures are in the mid-60s. While you can certainly pick away at the fish and catch a few here-and-there, the bite is very slow compared to the last few weeks. Largemouth Bass with a Lindy Fuzz-E Grub Jigs. Lake Murray water levels are at 357.45 (full pool is 360.00). Veteran tournament angler Captain Doug Lown reports that in the mornings you can still find spawning herring shallow over the whole lake around shallow points, blow-throughs and more. 4 lb. The offshore suspended/ cane pile bite is just getting started on Lake Murray, and veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports that from the mid-lake down on the main lake and in the major creeks the bass fishing is about to get good. Savannah River. Nearby destinations. In addition to the Beaverdam Creek area there are a lot of fish in Ballentine, and generally everything is from Shull Island to the dam. Learn more. Click to view dozens of lake information regarding Catch & Release, Walleye, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Perch, Trout & Goldeye fishing . The offshore suspended/ cane pile bass bite has gotten better on Lake Murray in the last week, and veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter of Saluda reports that fish can be found on this pattern from the mid-lake down on the main lake and in the major creeks. You can watch as the fish follow your lure swimming through the water. Lake Murray water levels are at 357.50 (full pool is 360.00). The cold snaps don’t seem to be helping, and the bite is really hit-or-miss and day-to-day. Fish can be very shallow, but at times they will also be in 8-10 feet on the points. For anglers who don’t want to fish for suspended fish or if it’s not working, the other top pattern is to fish a buzzbait or Whopper Plopper around the bank in the mid-lake. When the water clears up again he looks for anglers to do well tight-lining again with jigs and minnows 8-15 feet down over the main channel. Fishing has been fair this week as the temperature drops. Start fishing time will be 7:00 am for all three days. Brad has been finding the best action around Dreher Island and below, and fish are being caught pulling free-lines/ planer boards or even casting flukes and swimbaits at fish boiling in front of the boat. Most of these fish are just off the bottom in about 40 feet of water, and they can be caught best on down-lines. There have been some big fish caught up the Little Saluda River, but in limited numbers. Crappie: Captain Brad Taylor reports that in December the crappie should really turn on and move into the creek channels up the lake. The crappie fishing has been pretty good for the last couple of weeks, and Captain Brad reports that the best action has moved out to brush in 18-25 feet of water. If you want to catch channel catfish right now on Lake Murray Captain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports that it’s hard to go wrong with dip baits, but worms, cut bream, cut herring, and more will also work. After the morning bite then dragging a Carolina rig or shakey head further out off points can work, especially as fish relate to the bottom after the rain. Relatively cool weather basically has Lake Murray bass in a holding pattern, and veteran tournament angler Captain Doug Lown reports that in the mornings you can still find spawning herring shallow over the whole lake around points, blow-throughs and more. The best fishing has been at the mouth of creeks and in the middle part of creeks. Lake Murray water levels are up to 356.45 (full pool is 360.00), and surface water temperatures range from the lower 50s on the lower lake to the mid to upper-40s up the lake. 5 fishing charters. Fish up the lake are shallower, while in the lower lake they are deeper. Since the fish are fairly high in the water column they can be a little hard to mark, but if you are able to key in on them the bite can be pretty exceptional. Sponsored by. Free lines and planer boards are working very well, and if you find some fish set up a little deeper you can drop down-lines. Right now fish are starting to feed up in preparation for the spawn so expect the bite to improve in the coming weeks. It’s hard to believe but we are only about 6 weeks out from spawning fish and the bite is already picking up. Up the lake there is about 2 feet of visibility, increasing as you get closer to the dam. When fish start to spawn some will do it in traditional protected coves, although other fish will spawn deeper on Lake Murray. When water temperatures warmed quickly the fish moved deeper. Down the lake brush in 20-30 feet is better, while up the rivers brush in the 15-20 foot range is ideal. The weather is changing and the first signs of winter are here. The herring spawn should be almost over if it is not yet finished, but bass are still getting on some of the herring points first thing. You can catch them about any way you want, from casting lures to pulling free-lines and planer boards to dropping down-lines at the fish. The creeks are pretty stained, probably from the fall turnover. Still, this bite should rebound perhaps once the water clears and current drops off and then anglers should still look from the mid-lake down on the main lake and in the major creeks. Assuming the water finally warms! As good as the shallow crappie bite was last week, right now it has gotten tough. The best depth is 10-12 feet of water, and they can be found from the bank out to no deeper than about 25 feet. Reel in the big fish with one of our handpicked fishing reels. Subsurface lures like crankbaits and even jigs and soft plastics are working better in areas where you can fish the bottom, and spinnerbaits are also good in dirtier water or when there is wind. Striper will be following bait but if you start looking at depths in the 40s they could be suspended anywhere. Up the lake trolling jigs tipped with minnows in 8-12 feet of water is working well, and there are also new waves of fish on the bank spawning each day. Lake Murray striped bass are doing what they usually do in the heat of summer, and Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that the bulk of the fish can be found from Shull Island to the dam. He is seeing them setting up at the mouth of major creeks on the lower end. Fish are in areas with water willow grass. Below the dam the Lower Saluda River is formed from the depths of Lake Murray and flows into the city of Columbia. While it’s possible that there may still be some very deep fish in the extreme lower pool, that is not where Brad is finding them. 09 October, 2020 October 9 Lake Murray water levels are down to 356.05 (full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures are around 73-75 degrees. August is hot of course so be prepared. The herring spawn has basically progressed out towards the main lake. It’s a fantastic time for most anglers to crappie fish, and Captain Brad reports that pretty much any shallow-water technique will catch fish right now. Lake Murray water levels are at 356.26 (full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures are around 70 degrees. Fishing shakey heads around docks has been working. Early in the morning fish are setting up on shallow main lake points where the wind is blowing. Need to report the video? Right now these fish are not yet taking topwater lures, but flukes, swimbaits, spinnerbaits or another bait that stays down in the water column will work. He has the most confidence in Whopper Ploppers or buzzbaits right now. The bait that had been really deep has now moved up shallower, and the good fishing that was taking place in deep water has died off. Lake Hartwell. Thanks for liking Mike Gault During the day you want to target long points or humps in 20-35 feet of water, while in the evening and at night fish will come shallower in the same areas and be caught in 1-15 feet of water. In addition to cut herring and nightcrawlers, dip baits are starting to be effective.. angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports that recent tournament weights from an ABA Open event confirm just how tough it is. Categories. angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria, and while he knows there are still a few fish on cane – particularly now that the turnover has started – Andy thinks the best bet to get a bite is to fish shallow with a topwater. There are also good numbers of fish up the river, with more moving up each day for a false spawn. The catfish bite continues to improve on Lake Murray, and Captain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports that fish are moving shallower as they get further into the pre-spawn period. Lake Murray Fishing Reports. The best pattern has been fishing crankbaits, jigs and spinnerbaits back in the creeks around shallow points and rock. The river is about to get really good, and already there is starting to be an outstanding cut bait bite. ABOUT US. The best area to search is out on the main lake or front of creeks, and worms are the best way to target the fish. There are also starting to be some fish caught in pockets on buzzbaits. Fish are in areas with water willow grass. Keep a topwater plug out because there is schooling from time to time. There are also some crappie being caught around bridges. Humps and buoy markers showing depth changes are good places to look. The catfish bite is improving on Lake Murray, but Captain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports even as other species get into pre-spawn or spawning mode the cats are a little further behind. They are suspended shallow at 20-30 feet and can be caught on free-lines or down-lines. The creeks are pretty stained, probably from the fall turnover. In last CATT tournament veteran bass fisherman Captain Doug Lown reports that he and his tournament partner weighed five fish caught on five different baits for 21 pounds and second place. Because the water is dirty it is warming faster than clear water would, and surface temperatures are already into the high 50s. Important Dates. Access to Lake Murray continues to be limited, but veteran tournament angler Captain Doug Lown reports that bass fishing is strong – particularly for anglers who prefer to fish the banks. Fish have been caught both trolling and tight-lining in open water, and there have also been a few fish caught off bridges and brush. They are scattered all over the lake, and in the mornings his boat has caught them as shallow as a few feet of water, while during the day he has found them a little deeper off the ridges extending out from points. You can tell that the spawn is getting close as the males’ heads turn dark and swell up. There is lots of mud and current moving down the lake. On the catfishfront, Captain William Attaway (803-924-0857) reports that the best pattern is to fish shallow early and late from Dreher Island to the dam with dip baits. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. Fish can be found from Shull Island to the dam, and they are generally holding in about 50-60 feet of water – either on the bottom or suspended. He has been catching lots of really big fish the past few days. While the tower bite may be relatively fleeting, there are also a lot of fish at the mouths of major creeks from Dreher Island to the dam which will likely be there for a while. Secondary, rocky points are often the most productive right now. 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