LAKE NAME: Murray (View Lake Map)
SURFACE ACRES: 5,728
AVG DEPTH (ft): 26.7
LOCATION: 8 Miles south of Ardmore, Oklahoma
COUNTY: Carter & Love
DATE IMPOUNDED: 1929
OPERATOR: Oklahoma tourism and recreation
PHONE: 405/223-4044
PRIMARY USES: Fishing, boating, camping and picnicking
PUBLIC USE FACILITIES: restrooms, electric hookups, 8 boat ramps and Lake Murray Lodge
NOTABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF LAKE OR FISHERY: This is one of the oldest major lakes in Oklahoma and has complete use facilities. Water visibiliy averages 10 feet making this lake very popular for other oriented sports activity.
| Sport Fish |
Total Abundance |
Quality Size Abundance |
Quality Size |
| Largemouth bass | High | High | 14" |
| Smallmouth Bass | Below Average | Below Average | 14" |
| Crappie | Below Average | Below Average | 8" |
| Walleye | Below Average | Below Average | 15" |
| White bass | High | Moderate | 12" |
| Channel Catfish | Below Average | Below Average | 15" |
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: None
HABITAT TYPES STATUS AND IMPROVEMENTS: Brush fish attractors will be refurbished as needed.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: Monitor the fish population in 1997 by spring electrofishing, seining and gillnetting. Stocking of threadfin shad if the water temp stays below 42 deg. for a extended time in the winter
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