lake · Lexington, Newberry, Richland, Saluda County
Lake Murray
A broad Midlands reservoir known for boating, striped bass fishing, island shorelines, and public recreation areas.
Overall conditions
High heat may increase exertion risk.
● Updated recentlyActive alerts and notices
- Heat Advisory Heat and humidity may increase afternoon heat stress. Source: National Weather Service (mock data)
Activity outlook
boating Use caution
High heat may increase exertion risk.
- High heat may increase exertion risk.
fishing Use caution
High heat may increase exertion risk.
- High heat may increase exertion risk.
kayaking Use caution
High heat may increase exertion risk.
- High heat may increase exertion risk.
General visit Use caution
High heat may increase exertion risk.
- High heat may increase exertion risk.
Ratings summarize available conditions. They are not safety guarantees. Check official warnings before entering the water or trail.
Weather
Partly sunny Temperature 82°F
Feels like 96°F
Wind 7 mph SW
Precipitation 20%
Sunrise 6:31 AM
Sunset 8:24 PM
Water observations
stable trend Water level 5.4 ft
Streamflow 4,120 ft³/s
Trend stable
Observation details
- Coordinates
- 34.0754, -81.2748
- USGS station
- No supported station configured
- Observation time
- 7/30/2026, 2:44:48 AM
Practical notes
- • Wind can build quickly across open water.
- • Check access rules and ramp conditions with the managing agency before departure.