South Carolina · USA
Lake Murray
- Region
- South Carolina, USA
- Regulation zone
- South Carolina statewide regulations
Species in Lake Murray
Largemouth Bass
Striped Bass- Hybrid Bass
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Seasons & limits — South Carolina statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Open year-round (no closed season stated in the guide) | Any length statewide (14-inch minimum in listed lakes); no more than 5 combined total of smallmouth, largemouth, redeye bass or their hybrids | — |
| Striped or Hybrid Bass | Open Oct. 1 - June 15 and closed June 16 - Sept. 30 in the Santee River system and listed coastal rivers; otherwise as listed by water | Any length; daily possession 10 statewide except in listed waters | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Largemouth bass: 14-inch minimum; no more than 5 combined total of black bass
- Striped or hybrid bass: Oct. 1 - May 31, 21-inch minimum, possession 5; June 1 - Sept. 30, any length, unlawful to possess more than 5
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Species: South Carolina state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.