The great thing about owning a lake home is that you can fish year-round. Winter is almost here at Lake Murray and there are still a significant number of fish that remain active during the winter months. From tackle box basics to a list of winter-friendly fish, check out Lake Homes Realty’s essential guide to fishing in …
Live on Lake Murray? Have you boated on the lake recently? You may have noticed a lot of native aquatic plants on the shoreline. Much of this vegetation, southern naiad, is a primary food source for some of the waterfowl and invertebrates that call Lake Murray home. The triploid grass carp, stocked to control the hydrilla, …
You found the perfect home on the lake and you’re ready to take advantage of one of the perks of lake living, fishing. Here are some tips to find the perfect fishing spot: Ask Around – check out the local bait shops, get to know your fellow anglers, and check online for local forums and …
Lake Murray consistently makes it on the Bassmaster Magazine Best Bass Lakes list, and 2018 is no different. Bassmaster Magazine has included Lake Murray on its 100 Best Bass Lakes in the Nation. In the Southeastern region, Lake Murray ranks 16 out of 25. Read the full report here: Visit Bassmaster.com
(repost from https://www.lakehomes.com/south-carolina/lake-murray) Lake Murray is a popular lake near Columbia, SC. Completed in 1930 by the damming of the Saluda River, Lake Murray has approximately 500 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 200 feet. At the time of its creation the Saluda Dam was the largest earthen dam in the world, spanning 1.5 …
(repost from Charmella Williams, Lake Homes Realty) Know the Difference: Game Fish vs. Non-Game Fish Fishing is one of the most popular lake activities. To some, it’s a relaxing pastime. To others, it’s a highly competitive sport that requires massive amounts of technique and patience. The art of angling isn’t as simple as it looks, however. …
DYK (Did You Know?) Lake Murray is a reservoir in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It is approximately 50,000 acres (200 km2) in size, and has roughly 500 miles (800 km) of shoreline. The Saluda Dam (officially the Dreher Shoals Dam) was an engineering feat at the time of its construction. The dam, using …
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources News: “A new law passed by the S.C. General Assembly in May establishes a catch-and-release-only zone for brown and rainbow trout on the lower Saluda River near Columbia.” Read the full article and see the map here: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2018/jun/jun13_trout.html
May 28, 2018 Courtesy Boat Inspection – Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to noon During Memorial Day weekend, SCDNR law enforcement will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain public boat landings around the state. SCDNR officers will perform quick but thorough inspections. They will look for required safety equipment and proper boat and …
Here’s a great list of things to do this Memorial Day Weekend on and around Lake Murray, South Carolina. Click on the links to learn more (you will be redirected to the event website or post). May 25 – May 28 Memorial Weekend Sailing! hosted by the Lanier Sailing Academy. Details May 27 Famously Hot Lake Murray …