Lake Murray DQs Highlight an Integrity Crisis in Competitive Bass Fishing

After two anglers were disqualified from the BFL at Lake Murray, bass fishing faces a larger question: has the sport’s moral ...
Post and Courier

Striped bass are dying at Lake Murray. Here's why.

Visitors to Lake Murray may spot dead striped bass in the water over the next several weeks, but state officials said it's no cause for alarm. The fish are dying due to seasonal changes in water ...
The Sun News

National Bass Pro Tour to stop at Lake Murray for fishing competition next year

A sign welcoming visitors to Lake Murray near the recreation areas around the Dreher Shoals Dam from the air on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Joshua Boucher [email protected] A Major League Fishing ...
Sports Illustrated

2025 MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 on Lake Murray: Updates and Live Coverage

The 2025 Bass Pro Tour is back with Stage 3 set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Murray, also known as the "Jewel of South," located in Columbia, South Carolina. Scheduled for March 6–9, this event ...
The State

South Carolina spends thousands to keep Lake Murray fishy. What does it get in return?

Artificial reef balls made of concrete that have been dropped into Lake Murray by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources to create fish habitats in the lake. SCDNR In our Reality Check stories, The ...
Post and Courier

Warrenville's Hadden wins bass fishing tournament

PROSPERITY — Boater Justin Hadden of Warrenville caught a total of six bass weighing 28 pounds, 12 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament Presented by T-H ...
The State

Dead & dying fish expected to be seen in Lake Murray. Here’s why striped bass are dying

Dead and dying fish are expected to seen in Lake Murray over the next few weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Boaters are being warned about a striped bass die-off ...