Murphy

Itasca County

Near Taconite

DOW: 31038900

Northern PikeExcellent · 75Yellow PerchPoor · 21

A 139-acre lake near Taconite in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.72 lbs

Catch rate: 12.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1978	12.00	-	2.72 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1978	0.25	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1978	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 11.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1978	11.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1978	82.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1978	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 19, 1978Fish population is indicative of a lake with occasional winterkill.

Fish population is indicative of a lake with occasional winterkill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Murphy?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in Murphy. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Murphy?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Murphy. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Murphy?

Murphy has a maximum depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Murphy last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Murphy is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.