JC Murphey Lake

JC Murphey Lake

Morocco, Newton County, IN
7.45mi²
659ft
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Lake Information

Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area is an area dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 9,956 acres, 1,800 of which are open water, marshes, and flooded crop land. It is located at 2042 S. 500 W., Morocco, Indiana. Wikipedia

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Current Conditions

74°F
Feels like 72°F
Cloudy
Today's High
79°F
Today's Low
65°F

Water Temperature

85°F
Updated: (Jul 14)
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Latest Water Temperature Data: Current water temperature for JC Murphey Lake is 85° Fahrenheit - providing real-time thermal conditions for fishing, swimming, and water recreation planning.

Current Snapshot

Wind10 mph SSW (Gust 21 mph)
Pressure
29.82 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Humidity83%
Cloud Cover99%

Forecast: Thursday, Jul 17

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
70°
10 AM
75°
1 PM
78°
4 PM
78°

Temperature

High
79°F
Low
65°F

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

8 mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
21 mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed11 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise10:33 AM
Sunset1:19 AM
Moon PhasewaningGibbous
Max UV Index5 (Moderate)

Weather Forecast & Fishing Conditions at JC Murphey Lake

Today's weather at JC Murphey Lake features partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 65°F to 79°F. Wind conditions will average 8 mph with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, creating excellent fishing conditions with calm waters. The UV index will reach 5 (Moderate), and there's a 0% chance of precipitation. The current water temperature is 85°F (updated Jul 14), indicating that warm-water species like bass and panfish will be highly active. These conditions will significantly impact fish behavior and angling success throughout the day.

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July 3rd 2025

Weather Forecast

Thursday

79°F
65°F

Friday

82°F
62°F

Saturday

85°F
69°F

Sunday

80°F
68°F

Monday

82°F
66°F

Tuesday

86°F
70°F

Wednesday

90°F
71°F

Thursday

90°F
75°F

Friday

90°F
75°F
Thursday - 7/17/2025
79°F
65°F
12am
73°F
85°F
29.84 hPa
10 mph
WSW
G: 20 mph
2am
72°F
85°F
29.87 hPa
9 mph
W
G: 21 mph
4am
70°F
85°F
29.89 hPa
4 mph
WNW
G: 10 mph
6am
69°F
85°F
29.91 hPa
5 mph
NW
G: 9 mph
8am
71°F
85°F
29.97 hPa
4 mph
NNW
G: 9 mph
10am
75°F
85°F
30.00 hPa
7 mph
NNW
G: 13 mph
12pm
77°F
85°F
30.00 hPa
6 mph
NNW
G: 12 mph
2pm
78°F
85°F
30.02 hPa
7 mph
NNW
G: 13 mph
4pm
78°F
85°F
30.01 hPa
9 mph
N
G: 15 mph
6pm
75°F
85°F
30.02 hPa
10 mph
NNE
G: 17 mph
8pm
70°F
85°F
30.05 hPa
10 mph
NNE
G: 17 mph
10pm
67°F
85°F
30.09 hPa
10 mph
NE
G: 18 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for JC Murphey Lake

Current Temp

85°F

Measured on Jul 14

Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

35°F

On Jan 22

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

59°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (81°F).
  • Coolest avg: February (35°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+16°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: October → November (-16°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm06121824

Wind Direction

246°

Pressure

1010 mb

Cloud Cover

31%

Visibility

10 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFri0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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