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 Murvaul
Panola County, Texas · about 3,200 acres (5 sq mi)
67°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Murvaul
Lake Murvaul spreads over about 3,200 acres in Panola County, Texas.
It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. At about 260 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Timpson is about 8.1 miles south. The closest city is Longview, about 34 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,200 acres (5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 260 ft
- County
- Panola County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Texas, 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 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:45 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Murvaul
- Timpsonabout 8.1 mi south
- Carthageabout 9.5 mi northeast
- Tenahaabout 11 mi southeast
- Tatumabout 18 mi north
- Longviewnearest city, about 34 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Murvaul
What fish are in Lake Murvaul?
Lakes like Lake Murvaul 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 Murvaul?
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 Murvaul?
About 3,200 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Murvaul?
Timpson is about 8.1 miles south; Carthage is about 9.5 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Murvaul today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Murvaul on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
