Striped Bass Schooling at Lake Murray
Landlocked stripers chasing threadfin shad on the surface. Gulls working over feeding fish visible from the dam.
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Incredible topwater striper action right now. Follow the birds to find surface feeds. Once they go down, switch to downlines with live shad at 20-30 feet.
Context
Lake Murray is one of the Southeast's premier landlocked striper fisheries.
Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.
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