Murray Lake
Murray Lake is a 320 acre lake in northeast Kent County, about 7 miles from Lowell. It is deep and known for bass, panfish, pike and some muskellunge.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Murray Lake launchRamp3597 Causeway Dr, Lowell. Public ramp in a county park with a fishing pier and beach.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Murray Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Murray Lake ↗Local tips
- Depth reaches about 70 feet, so match your gear to the depth you fish.
- The park pier gives shore anglers a spot for panfish.
- Expect weekend crowds in summer at the park ramp.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.