Lake Murray Fishing
ODWC-sized 5,930-acre reservoir spread over Carter and Love counties.
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The vital stats of Lake Murray
The ODWC page puts 5,930 acres of water in Lake Murray, a reservoir of Carter and Love counties. ODWC lists 103 feet at the deepest spot. Its banks stretch 95.6 miles; volume stands at 161,642 acre-feet. ODWC lists Oklahoma State Parks as operator. Greenville, the nearest Census place, lies about 6 miles off.
It sits in the ODWC Southeast Region.
Acres, depth, shoreline and volume as printed on the ODWC Where To Fish page. ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. Census 2023 places.
ODWC page details for Lake Murray
- Location (ODWC)Lake Murray is located 1 mile south of US 70 on Scenic SH 77.
- Facilities (ODWC)Oklahoma State Parks manages campgrounds with full RV hookups, boat ramps and a marina.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsLake Murray State Park, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Lake Texoma State Park, Texoma USACE
- ADA fishing accessNamed on the ODWC accessible fishing list
- Lake map: OWRB map sheet for the lakeOklahoma Water Resources Board
This band quotes the ODWC listing for Lake Murray.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
ODWC species roll call for the Lake Murray
ODWC names these fish for Lake Murray on its page, in its stocking reports or in its record table; the list is not a creel survey.
ODWC Where To Fish page (Fish Species of Interest), ODWC stocking reports 2024-2025 and the ODWC record table; read November 3, 2026.
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Launches on Lake Murray appear only in the ODWC text, without map points.
- Lake Murray boat rampsOklahoma State Parks
Spare ramps when Lake Murray backs up
- Hickory Creek Boat Ramp on Lake TexomaLake Texoma, 9 miles southeast
- Wilson Creek Point Boat Ramp on Lake TexomaLake Texoma, 10 miles southeast
- Lebanon Resort Boat Ramp on Lake TexomaLake Texoma, 12 miles southeast
Launch as described on the ODWC page, read November 3, 2026; USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
ODWC truckloads that went into Lake Murray
| Year | Species as printed | Number | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Florida LMB | 80,247 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Florida LMB | 100,809 | Varies |
Each row is an ODWC report line for Lake Murray.
ODWC Fisheries Division Public Stocking Reports 2024 and 2025 (2025 report, 2024 report), species abbreviations as printed (LMB = largemouth bass), read November 3, 2026.
Daily and size limits at Lake Murray
| Species | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass | 6 (combined) | 1 (one) over 16 inches |
| Spotted Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Channel and/or Blue Catfish | 15 (combined) | Only 1 Blue Catfish over 30 inches |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | no size limit |
| White and/or Black Crappie | 37 (combined) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass | 5 (except Lake Texoma) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass Hybrids | 20 | Only 5 fish over 20 inches |
| White Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Trout | See trout regulations | no size limit |
| Walleye, Sauger and/or Saugeye | 6 (combined) | 14 inch minimum |
| Paddlefish | See paddlefish regulation | no size limit |
| Alligator Gar | 1 | no size limit |
For Lake Murray, the statewide table holds except where the area rules below say otherwise.
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Limits as printed on the ODWC statewide daily and size limits page (2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations (ODWC); PDF), read November 3, 2026. ODWC License Options and Fees, read November 3, 2026.
Lakes near Lake Murray in one table
Of the five closest Oklahoma lakes with pages, Lake of the Arbuckles is largest at about 2,350 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Murray | 5,930 | 103 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ardmore City Lake | 12 miles northwest | 159 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Carter Lake | 16 miles east | 85 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain Lake | 23 miles northwest | 215 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Healdton City Lake | 24 miles northwest | 324 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake of the Arbuckles | 26 miles north | 2,350 | 82 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Close to the Lake Murray shoreline
Neighbouring lakes around Lake Murray
- Ardmore City Lake12 miles northwest
- Carter Lake16 miles east
- Mountain Lake23 miles northwest
- Healdton City Lake24 miles northwest
- Lake of the Arbuckles26 miles north
Where ODWC sends Lake Murray anglers for minnows
- Lake Country Store18550 Scenic, State Hwy 77, Ardmore, OK 73401, (580) 226-0030
- Academy (Ardmore)1605 12th Ave NW, Ardmore, OK 73401, (580) 768-6429
- Walmart Supercenter (Ardmore)1715 N Commerce St, Ardmore, OK 73401, (580) 226-1257
- Jones Wholesale Bait Inc5799 E Prairie Valley Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401, (580) 224-9944
- Lighthouse Bait and Tackle10 S Main St, Kingston, OK 73439, (580) 564-2633
- Buckhorn Bait199 Buckhorn Rd, Sulphur, OK 73086, (405) 487-8180
- Texoma Tackle1875 US-70, Kingston, OK 73439, (580) 564-7344
- Arbuckle Bait Box1719 Cedar Blue Rd, Sulphur, OK 73086, (580) 622-5359
Minnows and nightcrawlers sold near Lake Murray
- The Anglers Spotfly shop, Ardmore, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Ardmoresporting goods store, Ardmore, 9 miles
- Jones Baitbait and tackle shop, Ardmore
- Murray Harbormarina, Ardmore
- SE Lake Murray Marina LPmarina, Ardmore
- Lake Country Storebait and tackle shop, Ardmore
Fishing guides working Lake Murray
- Brother's Keeper Guide Servicefishing guide, (580)221-4755
- Duck Life Outfittersfishing guide, (405)305-4923
- Fullers Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)517-1788
- Okie Rig Bass Guide Servicefishing guide, (405)401-9053
- Randys Guide Servicefishing guide, (580)565-9363
- Reel Addicts Guide Servicefishing guide, (940)839-6219
- Slab Slayer Guide Service, Llc.fishing guide, (580)371-5864
- Your Way Guide Servicefishing guide, (580)565-6453
Sooner towns that sit near Lake Murray
- Dickson9 miles
- Ardmore9 miles
- Marietta10 miles
County guides tied to Lake Murray
- Carter Countyseat: Ardmore
- Love Countyseat: Marietta
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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A field guide in photos for Lake Murray fish
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Lake Murray questions from the bait counter
How do I find Lake Murray on an Oklahoma map?
Lake Murray is located 1 mile south of US 70 on Scenic SH 77. ODWC places it in Carter and Love counties, about 6 miles from Greenville.
Is Lake Murray a big lake by Oklahoma standards?
ODWC gives 5,930 acres, with a maximum depth of 103 feet.
How many Corps ramps does Lake Murray have?
Hickory Creek Boat Ramp on Lake Texoma, about 9 miles away, is the closest mapped ramp.
Which species does ODWC list for Lake Murray?
Named fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, white crappie, black crappie and channel catfish.
How many black bass does ODWC let me carry off Lake Murray?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches.
Does an out-of-state angler need a license at Lake Murray?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Is Lake Murray friendly to anglers on foot?
ODWC lists it for ADA fishing access, and its facilities line reads: Oklahoma State Parks manages campgrounds with full RV hookups, boat ramps and a marina.
Can I grab minnows on the drive to Lake Murray?
First on the ODWC bait list: Lake Country Store, 18550 Scenic, State Hwy 77, Ardmore, OK 73401.
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