Latitude: 43.0408 Longitude: -85.3801 Counties: Kent County
Information: The lake used to have an island until a landbridge (now called Causeway Drive) built to reach was built in the 1950s. A man by the name of John Murray bought the property east of Lally Road for farming, including the island. Every year when the lake froze over he would bring the cows to the island from his farm on the mainland. He later began selling the property after Causeway Drive was built. The lake is named in his honor.
Boating
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Miscellaneous Info
You can boat to Murray Bay. There is no boat launch or dock facility. Anchor your boat offshore. Personal Watercraft is not allowed. The dock at Williams Landing can be used for loading and unloading only. Boats may not park at the dock.
Murray Bay has perch, pike, walleye, and rock bass. Game species on the island include deer, bear, rabbit, grouse, and ducks. A Michigan fishing, hunting and/or trapping license is required. (Call the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (517-373-1220) for license information and special regulations for Echo and Duck Lakes.)
The Murray Lake Association was created after murray sold the land and they were in charge to keep the lakes ecosystem from collapsing. The association is currently run by Alan Rumbaugh, they sponsor events such as the annual chili cook-off, 4th of July boat parade and Christmas decorating contest. Murray Lake elementary was opened in 2004 just 1/2 mile from the lake. Kropf Orchard operations were at Murray lake from when it started although the company is starting to collapse. In 2007 the Murray Lake marina was sold to a man who offered to put up condos on Lally Road. After hesitation, the offer was accepted and construction is expected to begin in 2008.
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