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Lake Murray Reservoir

Lake fishing  California · 06:08 - 16:55

Lake Murray Reservoir is a lake in California. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

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Fair 34% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
78°
Best day
Fri
76%
81°
Sat
76%
82°
Sun
76%
85°
Mon
76%
80°
Tue
76%
80°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
61°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
29.94 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:23–07:23 Dusk 15:40–17:40 Night 17:40–05:23

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:56–08:56 Major period 18:56–20:56 Minor period 00:56–02:26 Minor period 13:26–14:56

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

03:00
59°
04:00
58°
05:00
58°
06:00
58°
07:00
59°
08:00
62°
09:00
66°
10:00
70°
11:00
72°
12:00
73°
13:00
74°
14:00
73°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
25%
Active through the night, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
23%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, off season.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
23%
Active through the night, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
21%
Active through the night, off season.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
13%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Black Crappie.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Murray Reservoir?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Murray Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Murray Reservoir?

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Murray Reservoir right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 36%.