Murphy Lake

Murphy Lake near 44.7104, -93.3432 is a lake in Scott County, Minnesota. Murphy Lake covers about 51.6 acres, reaches a recorded 21 feet and holds about 278 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Murphy Lake

Murphy Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Murphy Lake

Fish reported from Murphy Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, sauger, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Murphy Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Murphy Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Sauger

For roaming fish at Murphy Lake, work a jig or small crankbait close to bottom for sauger.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Murphy Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Murphy Lake

On a first trip to Murphy Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Murphy Lake

Spring at Murphy Lake 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 at Murphy Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.