Tiger Muskie Stocked · 13 plants · last October 10, 1991 Last stocked October 10, 1991 · 13 plants
Tiger Muskie species guideMurray Lake fishing
Murray Lake fishing: not stocked since November 9, 2022. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Black crappie, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Cisco, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Largemouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow perch, and Northern pike, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie.
- Last stocked
- November 9, 2022
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 312.6
Fish at Murray Lake
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 13 plants · last October 10, 1991 
Muskellunge Stocked · 10 plants · last November 9, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Cisco Confirmed present 
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide Green sunfish Confirmed present
Murray Lake is a naturally formed lake, about 7 miles from Lowell, Michigan. The lake is a popular fishing and recreational destination, offering good fishing year round. Healthy populations of Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Cisco, Northern Pike, Bowfin, and Muskellunge are present in the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Murray Lake is stocked
About 384 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Kent County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
1,300
Fish stocked in 1980
1,300
Fish stocked in 1981
700
Fish stocked in 1982
1,200
Fish stocked in 1984
1,120
Fish stocked in 1985
700
Fish stocked in 1986
1,000
Fish stocked in 1987
1,050
Fish stocked in 1988
1,000
Fish stocked in 1989
1,300
Fish stocked in 1990
1,300
Fish stocked in 1991
1,300
Fish stocked in 1998
1,000
Fish stocked in 2000
750
Fish stocked in 2003
1,016
Fish stocked in 2005
1,599
Fish stocked in 2006
99,950
Fish stocked in 2010
343
Fish stocked in 2013
479
Fish stocked in 2016
639
Fish stocked in 2019
479
Fish stocked in 2022
637
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2022 | Muskellunge | 637 | – | report |
| November 6, 2019 | Muskellunge | 479 | – | report |
| November 4, 2016 | Muskellunge | 639 | – | report |
| November 13, 2013 | Muskellunge | 479 | – | report |
| November 10, 2010 | Muskellunge | 343 | – | report |
| May 18, 2006 | Muskellunge | 99,950 | – | report |
| September 19, 2005 | Muskellunge | 1,599 | – | report |
| October 15, 2003 | Muskellunge | 1,016 | – | report |
| October 4, 2000 | Muskellunge | 750 | – | report |
| October 6, 1998 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 10, 1991 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | – | report |
| September 28, 1990 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | – | report |
| September 19, 1989 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | – | report |
| September 30, 1988 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 12, 1987 | Tiger Muskie | 1,050 | – | report |
| October 14, 1986 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | – | report |
| September 25, 1985 | Tiger Muskie | 700 | – | report |
| August 22, 1984 | Tiger Muskie | 1,120 | – | report |
| August 2, 1982 | Tiger Muskie | 1,200 | – | report |
| August 13, 1981 | Tiger Muskie | 700 | – | report |
| August 11, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 650 | – | report |
| August 11, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 650 | – | report |
| July 20, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Lowell
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Murray Lake?
Fishing Murray Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 13 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 10, 1991. Muskellunge was last stocked November 9, 2022. Bluegill, Black crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow perch, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Murray Lake stocked?
Not stocked since November 9, 2022. About 384 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Kent County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 22 years between 1979 and 2022.
How do you get on Murray Lake?
The nearest town is Lowell. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Murray Lake were stocked more recently?
Wabasis Lake (7.3 mi), Campau Lake (13.8 mi), and Sessions Lake (14.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Campau Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Muskellunge.