Lake Murray in 3-D at today's water level, about 158 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Murray today
South Carolina · 69.9 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 66°F water, level falling, 2 ft below normal, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Lake Murray
- Holiday Inn ExpressHotel · about 1.7 mi from the waterSee prices
- Best Western PlusHotel · about 1.7 mi from the waterSee prices
- Quality Inn & SuitesHotel · about 2.0 mi from the waterSee prices
- Holiday Inn ExpressHotel · about 2.1 mi from the waterSee prices
- Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington ColumbiaHotel · about 3.0 mi from the waterSee prices
- WoodSpring SuitesHotel · about 3.0 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
2 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
89% Good chance for striped bass today · 16–44 ft deep
- Water 66°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 16–44 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 55 ft, cold below.
- Northwest wind at 10 mph pushes bait onto the southeast shore: try the wind-blown banks.
Best zone: open water, about 4% of them, 42–50 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank · about 10 ft deep today
Today's northwest wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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- 6
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6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.5 ft in 7 days. 2.2 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 2 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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