Having Fun in and around Lake Murray South Carolina
Living and having fun near and around Lake Murray South Carolina
Lake Murray is one of South Carolina’s major recreational lakes. Located in the midlands region just West of Columbia SC, Lake Murray has over 500 miles of shoreline. The lake offers a variety of opportunities for Fishing, Boating, Lake Living and more.
Many of areas are available to the public that give easy access to Lake Murray . Some of the more popular ones are located at Dreher Island State Recreation Area, Kempson’s Bridge, Lake Murray Dam, Hilton Recreation Area, and Rocky Point Landing, Koon Landing. A large number of marinas on the lake provide boaters and fishermen and boaters with everything needed for a day on the water. Popular marinas include South Shore Marina, Little River Marina, Saluda River Resort, and Jakes Landing.
Lake Murray is known as one of the best fishing lakes in the Southeast. Anglers will find that bass, stripers, crappie, catfish, bream, and are plentiful in the lake. Fall is a busy season for fishing tournaments on Lake Murray. Local club tournaments as well as divisional and national tournaments are scheduled. Carolina Anglers Team Trail will hold four qualifiers on the lake this fall. The tournament dates are October 8 and 29, and November 12 and 19. The final is scheduled for December 3. These tournaments begin at safe daylight and conclude at 3pm. Dreher Island Park will be the venue for these events.
The American Bass Anglers American Fishing Tour will hold a division qualifier on Lake Murray on October 2. The venue for this one day tournament is also Dreher Island. The American Fishing Tour National Championship is scheduled for the week of October 22-29. This Angler of the Year competition is an invitational bass tournament in which the top point holders in each division will compete. The weeklong series of events usually draws 500 anglers. Weigh-ins will be at Dreher Island State Recreation Area. October 22 is also the date for the Berkley/Sebile Big Ball Challenge on Lake Murray. Only Berkley and Sebile baits can be used in this tournament. In addition, the South Carolina Crappie Association will hold a tournament on the lake on October 22. This event will run from 7am-3pm. The weigh-in location will be at Station 2.
Fishing for crappie has been fair, but fishing for largemouth bass has been slow. As the weather and the water temperatures cool, conditions should improve for bass fishing.
Thousands of people enjoy Lake Murray each weekend. There is plenty of room for everyone, and anglers will find many quiet, wind protected coves for fishing. Those who don’t own a boat have the option of renting one from a number of marinas on the lake. Bank and pier fishing are available at several recreation areas. Come out this fall and enjoy fishing on one of South Carolina’s most popular lakes.
Looking for a home?
Searching the best area neighborhoods in the Midlands of Columbia, South Carolina can result in hours of research. Some buyers prefer to search for Lake Murray lake front Property, others want to be close to shopping, and some just want acreage outside of Columbia. Many of the new subdivisions in Columbia have amenities such as golf, swimming, fishing, and other recreational sports. While others stick to the basics with low homeowners associations and light restrictions. Here is a basic list of some of the areas around Columbia and some of the amenities that they offer, if any. But first, I should explain the benefits of each section of town.
Nowadays the interstate highways are the main channels of traffic in Columbia. I-20, I- 77 and I-26 generates and distributes traffic into and throughout the City of Columbia. Columbia’s Irmo area is easily accessible from I-20 and I-26 whereas the Columbia Northeast benefits from I-77 and I-20. The drive between Irmo to the Northeast can be very hectic during rush hour or on a Saturday afternoon. Both areas have common use of I-20, which is practically the only connection between the two areas without driving into Downtown Columbia. The largest natural obstacle is the Broad River that separates The Northeast from the Irmo/Lexington regions.
~Downtown Columbia~
The downtown area of Columbia is an ever-growing residential community. There are many historical neighborhoods surrounding the perimeter of Downtown Columbia. Interwoven into these neighborhoods. One economic attribute to Columbia is The University of South Carolina (or USC – Go Game-Cocks!) which is spread throughout Five Points and The Vista. USC could support a small town solely by the number of suppliers, employees, students, faculty, and service providers that keep the area busy, stable and ever changing. Subsequently, a new regeneration of homeowners seems to recycle every decade. The rental market in Columbia is pretty solid and is supported by Midlands Technical College, Fort Jackson (The largest training facility in the US) and USC just to name a few of the many variables.
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