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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
Purchase Licenses - call (866) 714-3611
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 - $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
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
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) 345-6222
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)
Lake Murray Sailing Club
(803) 261-5228
Lanier Sailing Academy, Lake Murray
3072 Hwy 378, Leesville
Brian & Paula Adams
(803) 317-9070