Murphree Lake in Blount County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Blount County, Alabama, this is Murphree Lake. It lies 620 feet above sea level. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Blountsville, is 3 miles away. For a city, Birmingham is 39 miles off. Close by you have: Donald Smith Lake 3.4 miles, Camps Lake out at 3.9 miles, Burgess Spring Lakes 4.3 miles, Luther Pond out at 5 miles and Forest Ingram Lake 5.4 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Murphree Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackfin darter, warrior darter and blackbanded darter. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Murphree Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 78°F in July and bottom out at 40°F in January. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Murphree Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Donald Smith Lake, 3.4 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Murphree Lake.