Hamilton County · lake · 38 acres
Murphy Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Murphy Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Sep 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
Fog
73°
60°
6 mph
32%
Fri
Overcast
76°
60°
6 mph
14%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
62°
6 mph
29%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.2" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Middle Lake0.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Jerry Vly1.0 mi
- Bennett Lake2.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Tenant Creek1.8 mi
- Willis Lake2.4 mi
- Doig Creek2.6 mi
- Petes Creek2.7 mi
- West Branch Sacandaga River3.9 mistocked May 11, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Murphy Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Murphy Lake?+
Murphy Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Murphy Lake?+
Yes — New York 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 Murphy Lake?+
Murphy Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.