Nevada County · lake · 12 acres
McMurray Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · CDFW
McMurray Lake is a lake in Nevada County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
81°
55°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
83°
59°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
85°
61°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 18 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 30 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Weaver Lake0.6 mistocked Jun 7, 2026
- Bowman Lake0.8 mi
- Toms Creek1.5 mi
- Bullpen Lake2.7 mi
- Jackson Creek2.2 mi
- Lower Rock Lake2.6 mi
- Upper Rock Lake2.6 mi
- Prairie Creek2.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McMurray Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in McMurray Lake?+
McMurray Lake is stocked with Trout in Nevada County, California, most recently on Mar 1, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does McMurray Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at McMurray Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish McMurray Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McMurray Lake?+
McMurray Lake is a lake in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Mar 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.