Murphy Lake
About Murphy Lake
Murphy Lake is a 317-acre lake near Frazee in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including bluegill and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Murphy Lake
- 317 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Frazee
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: bluegill and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 317 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 163 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
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 3
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2007
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Murphy Lake?
Murphy Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Frazee. It covers 317 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Murphy Lake?
Murphy Lake covers 317 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Murphy Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Bluegill and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Murphy Lake?
Yes. Murphy Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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.
Is Murphy Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Murphy Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.