The lake north of 4 Mile Road is in Grattan Township.

Located in Section 33, Town 8 North, Range 9 West, and Section 4, Town 6 North Range 9 West, the lake is shown on the original surveys done by the Government Land Office in 1837.

A man by the name of John Murray farmed around the lake.

Fishing is good year round with healthy populations of Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Cisco, Northern Pike, Bowfin, and Muskellunge.

The Murray Lake Association sponsors events such as the annual chili cook-off, 4th of July boat parade and Christmas decorating contest.