Fishing Report
Murtaugh Lake Fishing Report
Murtaugh, ID
Today’s bite
Channel Catfish fishing report
Best window today: 11 PM (Fair · 55/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM MST, 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
55.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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Species detail
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.
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