Lake Murray Summer Striper Fishing | Hooked Up

Reel in the Big Ones: Lake Murray Striper Action

Get ready to chase some serious stripers on Lake Murray! From June to October, we're running three trips daily to get you on the water when the striped bass are fired up. Our expert guides know every hotspot and technique to put you on fish fast. Whether you're a seasoned angler or it's your first time holding a rod, you'll have a blast battling these hard-fighting lake monsters. Lake Murray's 50,000 acres of pristine water and gorgeous shoreline views are the perfect backdrop for an epic day of striper fishing. Grab your sunscreen and let's fill that cooler with some trophy stripers!

What to Expect on the Water

When you step aboard one of our fully-rigged fishing boats, you're in for a treat. We provide all the top-notch gear you need, from rods and reels to live bait and lures. Our seasoned captains will get you dialed in on the best techniques for landing Lake Murray's prized stripers. We can accommodate up to three anglers per trip, making it perfect for a family outing or a day out with buddies. While we're laser-focused on putting you on fish, we also want you to soak in the stunning scenery Lake Murray has to offer. Keep an eye out for ospreys diving for their own catch or turtles sunning themselves on logs. Don't worry about packing snacks - the action is usually so hot, you won't have time to eat anyway!

Trolling, Live Bait, and More

On Lake Murray, we use a variety of techniques to target stripers, depending on conditions and time of year. During the summer months, we often start the day trolling with downriggers, using live herring or gizzard shad to entice those big stripers from the depths. As the sun climbs higher, we might switch to free-lining live bait near points and drop-offs where stripers like to ambush their prey. For those who prefer artificial lures, we'll break out the bucktails or topwater plugs when the fish are busting on the surface. Our guides are always happy to teach you new techniques or help you perfect your skills. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, you'll learn something new about striper fishing on every trip.

What Anglers Are Saying

Don't just take our word for it - here's what some of our recent guests had to say about their Lake Murray striper adventures:

"Danny had us on the fish within 15 minuets We sure enjoyed it I highly recommend booking him" - Lyle

"Captain Danny was extremely knowledgeable and a genuinely nice guy. He took us to catch some striper and we did not stop dropping lines until we had our limit! Thanks again Danny for a wonderful day. My family and I had a blast." - Lori

"I've chartered Danny five or six times now and he ALWAYS catches fish! Highly recommend Hooked Up On Striper." - Chance

Target Species Breakdown

Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) are the crown jewel of Lake Murray fishing. These powerful, silver-sided predators can grow to impressive sizes, with fish over 20 pounds not uncommon. Stripers are known for their explosive strikes and bulldog-like fights, often making blistering runs that will have your drag screaming. In the summer months, we target them in deeper water where they seek out cooler temperatures and abundant baitfish. As fall approaches, the action can heat up even more as stripers start to feed aggressively to fatten up for winter.

What makes Lake Murray such a striper hotspot? The lake's forage base of blueback herring and gizzard shad provides the perfect buffet for these voracious feeders. The lake's structure, with numerous creek channels, points, and humps, creates ideal ambush points for stripers to corral and attack schools of bait. When conditions align just right, you might witness the thrilling sight of stripers "busting" on the surface as they chase bait - a view that gets every angler's heart racing!

While stripers are our primary target, Lake Murray also boasts healthy populations of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Don't be surprised if one of these bonus species decides to crash the party during your striper hunt!

Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

There's something special about Lake Murray that keeps fishermen returning year after year. Maybe it's the thrill of battling a hard-fighting striper as it tries to wrap you around a tree. Or perhaps it's the peaceful early morning mist rising off the water as the sun peeks over the horizon. For many, it's the camaraderie of sharing laughs and stories with friends and family while waiting for that next big bite.

Our guides take pride in not just putting you on fish, but in creating lasting memories. We love seeing the look of excitement on an angler's face when they hook into their personal best striper or watching a kid reel in their very first fish. Every trip is an opportunity to learn something new about the lake, the fish, and even yourself as an angler.

Lake Murray's diverse structure means there's always a new spot to explore or a different technique to try. One day you might be vertical jigging over deep brush piles, and the next you could be casting topwater lures to schooling fish. This variety keeps the fishing exciting and challenging, no matter how many times you've been out on the lake.

Time to Book Your Spot

If you're itching to tangle with some hard-fighting Lake Murray stripers, now's the time to lock in your trip. Our summer and early fall dates fill up fast, especially on weekends. Whether you're a seasoned striper fanatic or looking to cross this epic fishery off your bucket list, we've got you covered. Remember, we run three trips daily during peak season, so we can usually find a time that fits your schedule.

Don't forget to bring a camera to capture your trophy catches, and maybe pack a cooler for the ride home - there's a good chance you'll be taking home some fresh striper fillets for dinner. Give us a call or book online to reserve your spot on one of Lake Murray's top-rated striper charters. We can't wait to show you why Lake Murray is considered the striper fishing capital of South Carolina. See you on the water!