Murphy Lake Fishing Guide, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Murphy Lake belongs to Algoma, Ontario. The setting is rolling bush on every side. It covers about 2 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Algoma are larger. Wawa is the closest town at 30 km. It is 320 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Murphy Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Murphy Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -14°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Murphy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Public data has parking about 150 m from the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Colette Lake at 0.6 km is the sensible second choice. Where Murphy Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.