Fishing reports for Lake Murray
Checkout the latest Lake Murray fishing reports from businesses and local anglers.
After a slow start this spring, Murray is finally showing signs of its elite bass fishery. The bite has been picking up over the last few weeks, especially for bigger fish. Warming water is increasing their metabolism and activity level... and the payoff is more fish chasing a wider variety of lures...
After a slow start this spring, Murray is finally showing signs of its elite bass fishery. The bite has been picking up over the last few weeks, especially for bigger fish. Warming water is increasing their metabolism and activity level... and the payoff is more fish chasing a wider variety of lures. Soft plastics have still been the best, including Senkos, drop-shotting, and smaller creature baits. A subtle top-water bite in the morning has also sparked interest from anglers.
It's also worth noting panfish anglers are finding big bluegill and redear sunfish. Live worms and micro swimbaits have been hot.
Murray bass are expected to start their spawning patterns soon, but currently, most fish are still hunting shad in deep water. With another week of warm weather, the majority should begin moving into shallow water.
The shallower bass action is off to a late start, as most fish remain deeper chasing schools of shad. Smaller shad color finesse baits (worms, dropshots, ned) and spoons are working for 1-2 pound fish. A few bass have moved shallow, and they seem to be the larger fish. Those numbers should increase...
The shallower bass action is off to a late start, as most fish remain deeper chasing schools of shad. Smaller shad color finesse baits (worms, dropshots, ned) and spoons are working for 1-2 pound fish. A few bass have moved shallow, and they seem to be the larger fish. Those numbers should increase quickly with the warming weather.
Water temps in the low 60s have setup optimal bass fishing. Big fish are being caught, plenty of 3-4 pounders. A 12+ pounder was reportedly caught last week. Dropshots, senkos, and flukes have been getting the most attention.
