Murphy Flowage
Murphy Flowage is a small impoundment on Hemlock Creek in Rusk County near Birchwood. It is known for muskie, northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Murphy Flowage Boat RampRampBoat ramp near Birchwood, listed as managed by the Wisconsin DNR.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Murphy Flowage are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Murphy Flowage ↗Local tips
- Fish the inlet areas where four streams feed the flowage.
- The lake is only about 14 feet deep at most, so look for weeds and wood.
- Small brook trout sometimes drift in from inlet streams, so check the rules for your catch.
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