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Boating, Fishing & Hunting

Lake Murray and its surrounding rivers offer miles of boating pleasure for all types of boaters. Whether you enjoy canoeing or kayaking in calm waters or rapids, navigating your sails through cutting winds or leisurely cruising in your boat, Capital City/Lake Murray Country is the place for you. For pontoon, jet ski, canoe, kayak or vacation home rentals call 1-866- SC JEWEL or (803) 781-5940.

Dreher Island State Park
Exit 91 off I-26 near Chapin in Newberry County. Launch your boat, purchase a fishing license, bait, and snacks at the Dreher Island State Park Tackle Shop, (803) 364-3530. Open daily.
Phone: (803) 364-4152
Visit: southcarolinaparks.com

Southern Patriot Tour Boat
Boat docked at Lake Murray Marina, Ballentine. General admission cruises are held throughout the year and private charters for large groups are available.
Phone: (803) 749-8594
Visit: lakemurraytours.com

Fishing & Hunting Licenses

*Lake Murray Fishing Report*

Freshwater Fishing
Resident State Fishing License - $10
Hunting/Fishing & Big Game License - $25
Resident 14-Day Fishing License - $5
Resident Lake/Reservoirs Permit - $3 - (cane pole only)
Resident Sportsman License - $50 - (hunting & fishing)
Resident Junior Sportsman (Age 16/17) - $16 - (hunting & fishing)
Non-resident Annual Fishing License - $35
Non-resident 7-Day Fishing License - $1

Hunting
Resident State Hunting License - $12
Resident County Hunting License - $5
(good only in county of residence)
*Resident Hunting/Fishing License - $25
*Resident Sportsman License - $50
*Resident Jr. Outdoorsman (Age 16/17) - $16
Resident Wildlife Management Permit - $30.50
Resident Big Game Permit - $6
Duck Stamp - $5.50
Non-resident Annual Hunting License - $125
Non-resident 3-Day Hunting License - $40
Non-resident 10-Day Hunting License - $75
Non-resident Wildlife Mgmt. Permit - $76
Non-resident Big Game Permit - $100
Non-resident 10-Day Big Game Permit - $25
Migratory Bird Permit - Free

*Includes Big Game permit

Public Lake Access
Dreher Island State Park:
State Park Road, Prosperity

SCE&G Hilton Recreation Area:
Take Hwy 76 to Wessinger Road, Hilton

SCE&G North Parksite:
Hwy 6, Irmo side of dam
(picnicking and boat ramp)

SCE&G Park Site: (Lake Murray Estates)
Mt. Willing Rd, Saluda

SCE&G Recreation Area #1:
Hwy 6, Lexington side of dam
(picnicking and swimming only)

SCE&G Recreation Area #2:
(Larry Koon Boat Landing)
Hwy 378, Lexington to Shore Road, to Shull Island Road

SCE&G Recreation Area #3:
(Lake Murray Shores Recreation Area)
Hwy 378 to Holly Ferry Road, Leesville

SCE&G Recreation Area #4:
(River Bend Point) Hwy 378, to Delmar Road to River Bend Road, Leesville

SCE&G Rocky Point Recreation Area:
Hwy 76, Amicks Ferry Road to White Water Road, Chapin

SCE&G Sunset Road Recreation Area:
Hollands Landing Road, Prosperity

SCE&G Lake Murray Info:
1-800-830-5253

Marinas & Landings
Acapulco, USA

(803) 798-8559

The Barn

(803) 364-3467


Big Birds Landing

(803) 945-0028

Dreher Island State Park

(803) 364-4152

Holiday Shores Point

(803) 532-5208

Holland's Marina

(803) 364-9353

Jake's Landing

(803) 359-9268

Lake Murray Marina & Yacht Club

(803) 781-1585

www.lakemurraymarinasc.com

Lighthouse Marina

(803) 749-1554

Little River Marina

(803) 532-4770

Putnam's Landing

(803) 345-3040 or (803) 465-1209

Riverwinds Landing

(803) 364-0036

Saluda River Resort

(803) 276-7917

Siesta Cove Marina & RV Park

(803) 892-2978

South Shore Marina

(803) 532-4231

Lake Murray Fishing Guides/Boat Charter

Taylor Outdoors, LLC

151 Dogwood Shores Road, Batesburg

(803) 331-1354

www.tayloroutdoors.com

Offers fishing guide services, bow fishing and family tours


Blue Heron Guide Boat Service
Randy Saliga
(803) 364-2971
www.blueheronguide.com

Hollow Creek Guide Service
Rob Lee
(803) 892-5669

Ronnie Shealy
(Capt. Ron)
803-276-6496

Stripertime Guide
Bill Bennett
(803) 329-4277

Capt. Don Striper Guide Service
(803) 413-8081
Email: strapin7@sc.rr.com


Striper Mike Guide Service
Mike Glover
(803) 609-0066

Woodside Guide Service
Captain Don Williams
(803) 781-8980

Lake Murray Boat Rentals

(Pontoon & Canoe Rentals)

Adventure Carolina

(803) 796-4505

Big Birds Landing

(803) 945-0028

Brown Marine (Pontoons depart from Putnam's)

(803) 407-4222

D.P. Marine/Crystal Point Boat Rentals

(803) 345-0155

Lake Murray Jet Ski Rentals

(803) 600-8956 or (803) 600-1462

Lighthouse Marina

(803) 749-1554

Pontoon Rentals & Tours

Master Captain Kenny Hardee

(803) 413-1693

River Runner Outdoor Center

(803) 771-0353

Riverwinds Landing

(803) 364-3467

Saluda Shoals Park

(803) 731-5208

Southshore Marina

(803) 532-4231

 

Sailing/Sailing Academies

(Sailboat Rental & Lessons)

Eagle Sailing Club

(803) 261-5228

Lanier Sailing Academy, Lake Murray

3072 Hwy 378, Leesville

Brian & Paula Adams

(803) 317-9070