Murphy Lake
About Murphy Lake
Murphy Lake is a 139-acre lake near Taconite in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Murphy Lake
- 139 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Taconite
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 139 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 107 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Murphy Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Murphy Lake?
Murphy Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Taconite. It covers 139 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Murphy Lake?
Murphy Lake covers 139 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Murphy Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Murphy Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Murphy Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Murphy Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Murphy Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.