Lincoln County, MT
Murphy Lake
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Before you go
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Open Government Licence (British Columbia) · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Murphy Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Montana. State records show it stocked 17 times between 2004 and 2024. Every recorded release has been largemouth bass. 251,304 largemouth bass have gone in across 17 releases.
Stocking history
17 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 18,140 | 1.3" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 1.2" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 1.9" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 2.0" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 4,164 | 3.4" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 14, 2018 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 6,500 | 1.7" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 1.7" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 1.3" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 1.5" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 2.0" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 17, 2013 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 2.3" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
| Jul 25, 2012 | Largemouth Bass · Miles City | 16,300 | 1.2" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 17. Stocking records for Murphy Lake published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
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