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Captain Mike

Striper Fishing Guide on Lake Murray

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Guide Rates

Guided Fish Trip

6 to 8 hours of fishing (or a limit of fish - whichever comes first)

1 to 4 person(s) fishing party

Monday - Friday Rates $450


Saturday & Sunday Fish Trips

Heavy boat traffic limits areas we can enjoyably fish.  Effective August 1st I am temporarily suspending weekend fishing.  All Saturday trips currently booked will be honored.


A $100 deposit is required to reserve a date.


Note:  All major credit cards accepted.  3.54% bank service fee included when paying with credit card.


Additional Services

  • Filet Fish - $100 
  • Gift Certificates Available
 

Guide Services

Captain Mike's Services Include:


  1. Guide provides all fishing equipment. Equipment used - PFLUEGER baitcast reels

  1. Guide provides all bait. Will primarily use live bait (i.e., blue back herring).

  1. Guide will provide ICE & cooler storage for fish.

  1. Guide will provide one on one question & answer time / instructions.

  1. GIFT CERTIFICATES available  (i.e., birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, etc).

  1. 1-800 telephonic access to vendor that can provide SC fishing license (if necessary).  Dial 1-866-714-3611. Service available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

  1. Multi-boat accommodations for large groups available (i.e., company events).

  1. Lodging on Lake Murray - Dreher Island State Park Cabins (803) 364-4152

  1. CATCH FISH OR NEXT TRIP FREE!

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW & EXPECT WHEN YOU BOOK A TRIP .

Lake Murray Facts
  • Construction On Lake Murray Was Completed June 30, 1930  Engineer Responsible For Lake Murray - William S. Murray

  • Lake Murray Has 650 Miles Of Shore Line. Lake Size - 50,000 Acres.

  • Lake Contains 763 Billion Gallons Of 
    Water. The Dam is 212 Feet High, 7,838 Feet Long & The Base Is 1,150 Feet Thick.

  • Deepest Part Of Lake - Roughly 200 Feet.
 Striped Bass Facts
  • Must Be 21 Inches Long To Harvest October - May.  No Size Limit June - September.  Five (5) Fish Per Day Limit Per Person

  • Best Time Of Year To Catch Stripers - May thru September.

  • Best Time Of Year To Catch Trophy Stripers - April thru May
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  • DNR Stock Lake Murray Annually With Approximately 1 ½ Million Fingerlings. It Takes A Striper 3 Years To Reach Keeper Size.
 Captain Mike's Experience
  • U.S. Coast Guard Licensed. 
  • SeaSchool Graduate
  • Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Shakespeare Pro Staff Fishing Guide
  • 32 Years Striped Bass Fishing Experience
  • 34 Years BoatingExperience
  • Fishes Monday thru Saturday Annually
 Boat & Equipment Facts 
  • 21 Foot Custom Built Center Console SeaPro Boat With 200HP Yamaha Engine.
  • Lowrance Sonars
  • Shakespeare VHF Radio
  • PFLUEGER reels
  • Shakespeare Rods
  • Bait Used :
    -blueback herring
    -shiners
    -bucktails
    -striper swipers
  • Boat Has Canopy Top To Shelter Fishermen From Sun & Rain.

Pick Up Location:
Dreher Island State Park
3677 State Park Road
Prosperity, SC  29127
Click On Map Below For Detail Directions  

3677 State Park Road, Prosperity SC
  • Driving directions from Columbia - take I-26 north towards Spartanburg
  • Take exit 91 (Chapin exit - Hwy 48) to Chapin.
  • Turn left at stop light - drive straight until you reach railroad tracks.
  • Cross tracks and turn right at first stop light onto Hwy 76 (Chapin Road) - drive 1/8 mile.
  • Turn left on St. Peter's Church Road (Hwy 29) - drive for 4 miles.
  • Turn left onto Dreher Island Rd (Hwy 231) for approximately 3 miles.
  • Turn onto State Park Road - drive for 2 miles to park entrance.
  • Enter park - drive approximately 1/4 mile - look to your left.  You will see a small bait & tackle shop.  Boat will be at marina dock behind store.

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Captain Mike  - Striper Fishing Guide on Lake Murray, South Carolina
Book Your Next Fishing Trip Now:  (803) 609-0066  [email protected]
Mailing Address:  PO Box 876, Chapin, SC 29036 
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