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Things to do - Boating, Fishing, Hunting and Sailing

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Better Boat Rental

BETTER BOATS, BETTER SERVICE, BETTER LOCATION! Lake Murray's ONLY source to rent DECK BOATS and DOUBLE DECK pontoons with water slides. We rent PONTOON BOATS and JET SKIS too. Our boats are better because they are newer, cleaner, and bigger with more horsepower than your typical rental boats on Lake Murray.

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Phone: (803) 407-2929
Location: 1600 Marina Road, Irmo, SC 29063
Lake Murray
 

Buffalo Creek Marina

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Phone: 803-364-9353 or 803-466-5335
Location: 849 Marina Way, Prosperity
Lake Murray
 

Captain Chis’ Fishing Guide Service

"My goal is for you to have the best "outdoor experience" of your lifetime!"                                                                 Services offered:                                                                                                                                                                                         

  • Largemouth bass fishing guided trip
  • Striped Bass/Striper fishing guided trip (only Lake Murray primarily with artificial lures)
  • Wildlife viewing/photography (bird watching, alligators, and other critters)
  • Sight seeing tours (lake knowledge/realty viewing)
  • Parties of 1 or 2 Adults/mature young people
  • All tackle and lures included (just bring a snack, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, rain suit, etc.)
  • Primarily morning/day trips, however evening and night fishing trips available
  • Pre-fishing/tournament information
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Phone: 803-905-1991 or 803-236-1257
Lake Murray
 

Dreher Island State Park

Dreher Island State Park is located on Lake Murray, a 50,000-acre reservoir in the Midlands. The park consists of three islands linked to the mainland by a causeway and two bridges. Its 348 acres and 12 miles of shoreline provide guests with a variety of outdoor water recreation opportunities. The park offers lakeside camping, picnicking, lakeside villas and a nature trail. Dreher Island is 30 miles from Columbia and 12 miles off I-26 (via Chapin exit #91). The park is open 6am-6pm and 6am-9pm DST. Admission is $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; with age 15 & younger admitted free.

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Phone: 803-364-4152
 

Get Your Gear On - Guided Canoe & Kayak Tours

GET YOUR GEAR ON is an outfitter shop and canoe and kayak guide service, located near Riverbanks Zoo. We provide guided trips on Lake Murray plus the whitewater and flatwater rivers in the Columbia, SC area.  Previous experience not required.  Families welcome.  Daytrips and overnight adventures available.  Everything is provided. GUIDED FISHING   Spincast and fly fishing.   Stripped bass, large mouth bass, bream, yellow perch, and crappie.  SPECIALS AVAILALE for advanced booking and for the destination visitor with partner hotels.

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Phone: 803-799-0999 Reservations Required
Location: 208 Candi Lane Suite A, Columbia
 

Lake Murray Vacation Rentals and Boat Rentals

Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a place to call home we can accommodate your needs!  Our company offers a variety of options for you.  Visit www.lakemurrayvacation.com for more information!

Boat Rentals
We have pontoon rentals to enhance your stay on Lake Murray.  All of our boats are stocked with ladders, depth finders, steroes, shaded tops, anchors, dock ropes, life vests and we do not post advertisements on them.  Each boat can accommodate between 12 and 17 people and has a minimum of 115 hp motor.  Vist our website below for full information.

www.lakemurrayboatrentals.com

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Phone: 803 798-8559
Location: 2727 Hwy 378, Gilbert SC
Lake Murray
 

Lanier Sailing Academy

Lanier Sailing Academy on Lake Murray offers sailing courses and a sailing club in a fun environment. Take a sunset sail with your special someone or cruise with friends or business associates on beautiful Lake Murray, South Carolina.

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Phone: (803) 317-9070
Location: 3072 Highway 378, Leesville (at SouthShore Marina)
Lake Murray
 

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.

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Phone: 803-749-8594
Lake Murray
 

Spinner’s Resort & Marina

Spinners Resort is Lake Murray’s premier attraction, providing the very best in accommodations, special events, service, food, and drink, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Available are: •Spinner’s Restaurant OPEN YEAR ROUND •Spinner’s Sand Bar •Spinner’s Marina & Dry Boat Storage •The Ship’s Store & Fuel * Open to the Public * •Boat rentals (center console fishing boat and pontoon) •Spinner’s Cottages * Open to Guests Year Round*
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Phone: 803-532-3131
 

The Spirit of Lake Murray (Lake Murray Cruises, LLC)

LAKE MURRAY CRUISES provides history cruises and charter cruises for groups aboard The Spirit of Lake Murray.  Arrange for your group's private charter or check public cruises that are offered for individuals to join.  See more at www.spiritoflakemurray.com.

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Phone: 803-730-3044
Lake Murray
 

Weed’s Landing Marine

Marine store

Also see our Weeds Landing Rental Listing! Click Here for more Pictures!

Phone: 803-532-6123
Location: 3020 Hwy 378, Leesville
Lake Murray
 

About Lake Murray

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.

Fishing Licenses

Freshwater Fishing Resident State Fishing License - $10 Hunting/Fishing & Big Game License - $25 Resident 14-Day Fishing License - $5 Resident Sportsman License - $50 - (hunting & fishing) Resident Junior Sportsman (Age 16/17) - $16 - (hunting & fishing) Resident Senior License (Age 64-68) - $9 Gratis License (FREE if you are 68+; born before July 1, 1940) Non-resident Annual Fishing License - $35 Non-resident 7-Day Fishing License - $11 Children ages 16 and under are not required to obtain a fishing license. License is required if the child is using the game/ fish for commercial purposes or possesses any non-game fish devices.
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Phone: 866-714-3611

Hunting Licenses

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 Migratory Bird Permit - Free Children ages 16 and under are not required to obtain a hunting license. License is required if the child is using the game/ fish for commercial purposes or possesses any non-game fish devices. *Includes Big Game permit
Phone: 866-714-3611

Lake Murray Boat Rentals

Fishing Boat, Pontoon, Jet Ski & Canoe Rentals- Better Boat Rental(Located at Lake Murray Marina) (803) 407-2929 Lake Murray Boat Rentals (803) 798-8559 Lighthouse Marina (803) 749-1554 Pontoon Rentals & Tours (Rentals and Charter Service)- Master Captain Kenny Hardee (803) 413-1693 Riverwinds Landing (803) 364-3467 Saluda Shoals Park (Canoe Rental) (803) 731-5208 Southshore Marina (803) 532-4231 Spinner's Resort & Marina (Center Console Fishing Boat and Pontoon available for rental) (803) 532-3131 Wet & Wild Rentals (Jet Skis) (803) 354-1581
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Lake Murray Fishing Guides/Boat Charter

David's Lake Murray Guide Service (Large Mouth Bass Fishing) David Castleberry
Phone: 803-932-2284 or 803-447-3864

Marinas & Landings

Acapulco, USA (803) 798-8559 The Barn (803) 364-3467 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 Spinner's Resort & Marina (803) 532-3131 www.spinnersresort.com Stevens Creek Marina (803) 345-1425

Public Lake Accesses

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 Road, 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

Sailing/Sailing Academies

Lanier Sailing Academy (803) 317-9070 Email: sail.lake.murray.sc@gmail.com www.laniersail.com Lake Murray Sailing Club (803) 261-5228

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