Fishing Murphy Millpond in Houston County, Alabama

• Overview

  Murphy Millpond lies in Houston County, Alabama. The water sits 269 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Houston County list holds plenty of bigger water. Midland City sits 4 miles from the bank. Dothan follows at 5.3 miles, then Taylor at 7.1 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Murphy Millpond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, blackbanded darter and brown darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Murphy Millpond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 48°F to 81°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Murphy Millpond fishes to that pattern most years. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Kelly Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Murphy Millpond.