Plan a stay April 22-25, 2021, during Major League Fishing’s FLW Bass Pro/Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Tournament
CAPITAL CITY/LAKE MURRAY COUNTRY, SOUTH CAROLINA—MARCH 2021—Whether you’re a fishing league competitor or just love lake fishing, South Carolina’s Lake Murray is a destination for aquatic adventure year-round. More than 12 species of fish lure local and national fishing tournaments each year, and the sparkling clear water is also favored by families who love to create lake life vacation memories. Catch a tournament and reel in vacation fun in the four-county region of Capital City/Lake Murray Country, anchored by Columbia and the surrounding towns and counties of Lexington, Newberry, Richland and Saluda. This vacation playground is conveniently located off Interstates I-77, I-20 and I-26 in the central part of the Palmetto State. Stretching across the region is Lake Murray, 41 miles long and 14 miles at its widest point, encompassing 620 miles of shoreline. Remarkable fishing, sailing, sunrises and sunsets await, along with paddleboarding, pontoon boats and more.
Plan a stay around the April 22-25, 2021, Major League Fishing FLW Bass Pro/Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Tournament, hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board. Lake Murray has been a favorite for several FLW Cups in summer, but tournament stars predict that this spring will bring even more excitement. April is the ideal time for catching both post-spawn and spawning fish, and plenty of bass will be on the hunt for newly-spawning herring.
Bass fishing legends, hometown fans and those who follow fishing tournaments will gather at the Dreher Island State Park docks for the impressive catches and weigh-ins, and tournament experts predict that the lake will yield up to 20-pounders. Those who are thinking of entering fishing tournaments, as well as average recreational anglers, will learn insider fishing spots and techniques used by the pros on Lake Murray. To follow the action online, get tips and knowledge or to enter the tournament, visit majorleaguefishing.com/pro-circuit/2021-tackle-warehouse-pro-circuit-lake-murray-preview/.
In addition to pro fishing excitement, visitors will find plenty of ways to explore all of Lake Murray’s 50,000 acres of sparkling waters and discover why Boating Magazine named Lake Murray as one of the “Top 10 Boating Destinations and Places to Live” in the country. Plenty of access points are located around the 350 miles of Lake Murray for boats, pontoons, paddleboards, kayaks or canoes. Beyond the lake are three rivers that offer everything from lazy floats to rapids. Details on outdoor activities, rentals, fishing guides, outfitters and more can be found at LakeMurrayCountry.com.
For a lakeside stay, check out Lake Murray Vacation Rentals for sprawling houses or the perfect quaint bungalow. Rent a cozy cabin at Dreher Island State Park–a three-island outdoor wonderland that spans 12 miles of Lake Murray’s shore. Wingate by Wyndham and Double Tree by Hilton offers traditional hotel lodging options complete with a free breakfast. Tournament host hotels can be found here: www.lakemurraycountry.com/event/flw-bass-pro-circuit-tournament. For more details on places to stay, where to eat and all there is to do in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, go to LakeMurrayCountry.com.