Lake Murray is still very full at 357, and main lake water temperatures are around 86. 

Striped Bass: Fair to good.  Fish in 60 to 80 feet of water with down rods and live bait in the lower lake, and at night target the towers.  There is some free lining action and occasional topwater schooling.  Now is the time to experiment with lead core lines and downriggers.    

Largemouth Bass: Fair.  Very early in the morning fish topwater lures like Sammies, buzzbaits, or 9 inch floating worms.  When the sun comes up drop deeper and fish jig and pig combinations around rocks in 12 to 25 feet of water, or drop shot points with 8 to 10 pound test line in 25 to 35 feet.

Bluegill and Shellcracker: Very good.  Frequent mayfly hatches have brought the bream shallow; fish in 4 to 5 feet with crickets or poppers. 

Catfish: Good.  Catfish have moved out to deeper water; fish cut bait and nightcrawlers in 8 to 20 feet. 

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