Lake Murdock

Lake Murdock is a reservoir in York County, Maine and covers about 144 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 13 feet.

What to Expect at Lake Murdock

Lake Murdock has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake Murdock

Fish reported from Lake Murdock include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, and pumpkinseed.

Bass

For largemouth bass on Murdock, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait or jig, then slow down with a Texas-rigged worm.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish on Murdock, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge on Murdock, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads on Murdock, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Murdock

On a first trip to Murdock, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Lake Murdock

Spring around Murdock is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Murdock can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.