Newton County · lake · 754 acres
J C Murphey Lake
Stocked 37× since 1972 · Indiana DNR
J C Murphey Lake is a lake in Newton County, Indiana, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Fathead Minnow — most recently on Mar 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; 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
Overcast
82°
57°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
63°
17 mph
42%
Sat
Showers
76°
67°
13 mph
87%
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Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Channel Catfish | 49,657 | 2.69" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Black Crappie | 53,039 | 2.02" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Mar 1 | Channel Catfish | 13,254 | 3.69" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 329,073 | 1.39" | |
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 24,909 | 3.32" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 311,072 | 1.11" | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Northern Pike | 10,000 | 2.1" | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 103,336 | 3.65" | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 135,084 | 1.19" | |
| — 2006 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Black Crappie | 8,208 | 2.5" | |
| — 2005 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 439,067 | 1.12" | |
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 123,226 | 1.4" | |
| Oct 1 | Black Crappie | 8,106 | 3.06" | |
| — 1995 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 2,281 | 7.9" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Northern Pike | 4,947 | 9.4" | |
| — 1993 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 3,709 | 8.71" | |
| — 1991 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Northern Pike | 4,913 | 9.61" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 19,900 | 2.5" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 2,400 | 1" | |
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 300 | 4.16" | |
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 200 | 9.57" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Redear Sunfish | 37,000 | 1" | |
| Mar 1 | Black Crappie | 15,686 | 1.98" | |
| — 1979 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 61,213 | 2" | |
| May 1 | Rock Bass | 49 | ||
| May 1 | Black Crappie | 558 | ||
| Apr 1 | Redear Sunfish | 6,156 | ||
| Apr 1 | Bluegill | 286,504 | 0.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Fathead Minnow | 2,000 | 2" | |
| Mar 1 | Channel Catfish | 40,179 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Bluegill | 232,724 | 0.34" | |
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,839 | ||
| — 1977 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 30,400 | 1" | |
| Jun 1 | Largemouth Bass | 88,744 | 0.8" | |
| — 1976 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Largemouth Bass | 28,947 | 2.49" | |
| — 1975 — | ||||
| May 1 | Northern Pike | 510,000 | ||
| — 1972 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Largemouth Bass | 11,030 | ||
When does J C Murphey Lake get stocked?
Going by 37 records since 1972, stocking here peaks in May, October, November.
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Nearby waters
- Cory Lake2.4 mi
- Hooper Branch5.3 mi
- Riverside Lake11.4 mi
- Bull Creek14.4 mi
- West Creek14.7 mi
- Hickory Branch12.2 mi
- Cote Lake11.8 mi
- Trim Creek14.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
J C Murphey Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in J C Murphey Lake?+
J C Murphey Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Fathead Minnow in Newton County, Indiana, most recently on Mar 1, 2026 by Indiana DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does J C Murphey Lake get stocked?+
Going by 37 records since 1972, stocking at J C Murphey Lake peaks in May, October, November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish J C Murphey Lake?+
Yes — Indiana 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 J C Murphey Lake?+
J C Murphey Lake is a lake in Newton County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Mar 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.