Murphy
Scott County, Minnesota — DOW #70001000
39 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Murphy has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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45.25
Acres
15 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Murphy. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-06 | Standard electrofishing | 48.0 | — | 0.72 lb | 62 |
| 2011-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.54 lb | 17 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.88 lb | 9 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard electrofishing | 117.6 | — | 1.23 lb | 147 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.41 lb | 11 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.25 lb | 31 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 2.08 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.09 lb | 10 |
| 2011-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.12 lb | 17 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.26 lb | 6 |
| 1999-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 1999-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.16 lb | 26 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.11 lb | 8 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.22 lb | 16 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.04 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 2011-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 45 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 92.4 (above normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.09 lb | 832 |
| 2011-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 12 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard trap nets | 39.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.07 lb | 358 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 9 |
| 1999-06-07 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1999-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 55.4 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.07 lb | 499 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 59.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.02 lb | 531 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 2011-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.07 lb | 42 |
| 2022-05-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.14 lb | 21 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.06 lb | 68 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.93 lb | 5 |
| 1999-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 39.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.12 lb | 39 |
| 1999-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 140.4 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.12 lb | 1264 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 2005-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 16.1 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.02 lb | 145 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.17 lb | 70 |
| 1999-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 251.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.14 lb | 251 |
SAR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.18 lb | 1 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.