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Fishing Murphy Lake, Lower: what the data says
5-acre lake near Jackson Region. The lake tops out around 26 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Murphy Lake, Lower
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 26 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 26 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 12 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Murphy Lake, Lower?
Murphy Lake, Lower is about 26 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Murphy Lake, Lower?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Murphy Lake, Lower.
Where is the best fishing spot on Murphy Lake, Lower?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Murphy Lake, Lower?
For cutthroat trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Stump Lake · Barstow Lake · Crow Creek Lake 1 · Corral Creek Lake 2 · Cottonwood Lake · R Park Pond
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