The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Murray
Carter County, Oklahoma · 5,730 acres (8.9 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Murray
Lake Murray is a reservoir in Carter County, Oklahoma, covering 5,730 acres. It was made by Lake Murray Dam on the Anadarche Creek and Fourche Maline Creek. Lake Murray, opened in 1938, sits at the center of Lake Murray State Park, Oklahoma's largest state park, built with WPA and CCC labor during the Great Depression.
It stretches about 6.7 miles end to end with roughly 58 miles of shoreline. At about 750 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Ardmore, is about 4.1 miles northwest. The closest city is Celina, about 51 miles away.
- Size
- 5,730 acres (8.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 58 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 750 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lake Murray Dam, Anadarche Creek and Fourche Maline Creek
- County
- Carter County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Oklahoma, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 65°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:59 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Murray
- Ardmoreabout 4.1 mi northwest
- Dicksonabout 6.7 mi northeast
- Mariettaabout 7.1 mi south
- Lone Groveabout 9.6 mi northwest
- Celinanearest city, about 51 mi south
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Questions about Lake Murray
What fish are in Lake Murray?
Lakes like Lake Murray usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Murray?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Murray?
5,730 acres, with about 58 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Murray?
Ardmore is about 4.1 miles northwest; Dickson is about 6.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Murray today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Murray on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
