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Photo: A WALK ALONG THE RIVER DODDER ( CLONSKEAGH TO MILLTOWN )-146727by William Murphy (CC BY-SA 2.0) License
Murphy River Walk
City park · Murphy, North Carolina
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 56 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.70 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VALLEY RIVER AT TOMOTLA, NC (4.3 mi away), as of Nov 1, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03550000, as of Nov 1, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Nov 1 (median 84 ft³/s over 117 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Nov 1, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Green Sunfish, Yellow Perch, River Redhorse and 5 more species.
8 fish species in 19 public records within 2 km of Murphy River Walk since 2000.
- 4 records · 2014
- 3 records · 2014
- River Redhorse Moxostoma carinatum3 records · 2013
- Silver Redhorse Moxostoma anisurum2 records · 2013
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- Smallmouth Redhorse Moxostoma breviceps2 records · 2013
- Golden Redhorse Moxostoma erythrurum2 records · 2013
- 2 records · 2009
- Greenside Darter Etheostoma blennioides1 record · 2006
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Hiwassee watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset, Auburn University Museum Fish Collection, GBIF dataset). These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Weather at Murphy River Walk
53°F, Patchy rain nearby · H 59° / L 49° · 81% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Murphy River Walk?
- Murphy River Walk is a city park in Murphy, North Carolina.
- Can you swim at Murphy River Walk?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked November 1, 2026.
- How is Murphy River Walk rated?
- Murphy River Walk in Murphy, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 288 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Murphy Riv Walk, Murphy, NC 28906
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience