Fishing Report
Murtaugh Lake Fishing Report
Murtaugh, ID
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 22, 2026 at 10:08 PM MDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
42.463233, -114.150071
Est. water temp
62°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Murtaugh (Twin Falls County, ID).
Today’s bite
Channel Catfish fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Good · 60/100)
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How to catch them at Murtaugh Lake
Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Channel Catfish fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Murtaugh Lake · 42.4632, -114.1501
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Murtaugh Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Murtaugh Lake.
When's the best time to fish Murtaugh Lake?
Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Murtaugh Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Murtaugh Lake?
Murtaugh Lake is near Murtaugh, ID, at 42.4632, -114.1501.
Plan your trip to Murtaugh Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Murtaugh Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.