Image for GALLERY: The hunt is on for key bites on Lake Murray
February 12, 2026 • Jody White • Columbia PFG College Fishing

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Come weigh-in, we’ll see plenty of big ones on stage on Day 1 of the Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by Abu Garcia National Championship on Lake Murray. Out on the lake, the fish are big, but not easy, so every bite matters for teams looking to make the most of their time to shine at the National Championship.

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Fans can check out takeoff and weigh-in at Dreher Island State Park every day at 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. ET. The final day will be streamed live on MLFNOW!, with the broadcast running from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to MajorLeagueFishing.com every day for stories, photo galleries and more.