Twin Falls County · reservoir · 819 acres
Murtaugh Lake
Stocked 2× on record · IDFG
Murtaugh Lake is a reservoir in Twin Falls County, Idaho, stocked with Tiger Muskellunge — most recently on May 19, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from IDFG; 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
Partly cloudy
96°
57°
13 mph
8%
Fri
Clear
100°
60°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
107°
66°
19 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Tiger Muskellunge | 305 | 6" | |
| May 19 | Tiger Muskellunge | 301 | 6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Big Cottonwood Creek1.2 mi
- Dry Creek2.5 mi
- Cold Spring Creek4.5 mi
- Mountain Meadow Creek6.2 mi
- East Fork Dry Creek8.3 mi
- Valley Road Pond8.9 mi
- Fuller Reservoir8.3 mi
- Buckhorn Creek8.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Murtaugh Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Murtaugh Lake?+
Murtaugh Lake is stocked with Tiger Muskellunge in Twin Falls County, Idaho, most recently on May 19, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Murtaugh Lake?+
Yes — Idaho 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 Murtaugh Lake?+
Murtaugh Lake is a reservoir in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated May 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.