Size
799ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in J.c. Murphey Lake
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Overview
This entire lake, except for the ditches, is thick with weeds. Find an opening and you'll find a fish. Quality bass available.
J.c. Murphey Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
- Largemouth bass must be at least 20 inches with 1 daily bag limit.
Forage
Small bluegill, golden shiner and frogs.
Weather
60°Feels like 60°
78°
54°
78°54°6:09 AM
7:35 PM
0 mph
West
0 in
Rain
30.02 inHg
Stable
MondayMo
78° / 54°
TuesdayTu
80° / 60°
WednesdayWe
83° / 62°
ThursdayTh
80° / 60°
FridayFr
80° / 59°
SaturdaySa
79° / 66°
Moon Phase
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo08/24
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species
Largemouth bass
8-19 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
