MLF John Murray
MLF John Murray Profile

John Murray

Spring City, TN

MLF John Murray Profile Originally from Arizona and now a resident of Tennessee, John Murray was one of the most successful tournament anglers on the West Coast before committing to the national Bassmaster Tour in 2002. Over the years, he’s amassed numerous wins including more than 30 bass boats, two U.S. Opens, and made seven Bass Classic qualifications.

Stats

Career Wins
5
Top 10s
52
Total MLF Events
158
Career Winnings
$1,571,513

Sponsors

Mercury, Caymas Boats, Garmin, Phoenix Rods, River2Sea, Fish Spring City, Gamma Fishing, Power-Pole, Bass Boat Technologies, T-H Marine, Yamamoto

Family

Wife: Amy; Son: TJ

Did you know?

John Murray lives on a lake and fishes almost everyday. He is a huge sports fan and loves to go saltwater fishing in Mexico. He's also a high school fishing coach and in 2023 he was added to the WON BASS Hall of Fame.

Articles & Videos View All
Free advice: The new technique quietly replacing Texas rigs for some bass fishing pros 8m • Mitchell Forde • Major League Lessons
Watts Bar set to show out in Volunteer Division Super Tournament 9m • Tyler Brinks • Phoenix Bass Fishing League
Top 10 baits from the St. Lawrence River 10m • Jody White, Rob Matsuura • Invitationals
The profound simplicity of the Damiki rig 1y • Mike Pehanich • Major League Lessons
Murray, Reese roll to Knockout Round win 1y • Mitchell Forde • Fishing Clash Team Series
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Bass Pro Tour - Heavy Hitters
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2020 37 12 46 - 02 $5,000 Pro
Bass Pro Tour - Bass Pro Tour
Year Rank Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2024 66 7 95 0 0 $20,000 Pro
2023 67 7 72 0 0 $38,705 Pro
2022 75 7 57 0 0 $32,446 Pro
2021 54 7 147 0 0 $38,962 Pro
2020 65 4 39 0 0 $3,000 Pro
2019 60 8 256 0 0 $12,000 Pro
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - TITLE
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2005 3 $40,000 Pro
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2026 58 694 5 50 0 0 $20,000 Pro
2020 0 3 32 0 0 $30,000 Pro
2014 136 490 6 50 0 0 Pro
2006 117 554 6 45 0 0 $2,750 Pro
2005 31 822 6 59 0 0 $34,000 Pro
2004 71 687 6 51 1 0 $15,000 Pro
1997 0 1 6 0 0 Pro
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Invitational
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2025 43 881 6 64 1 0 $13,000 Pro
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series Western
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2010 74 344 2 28 0 0 $11,234 Pro
2008 87 335 2 29 0 0 $7,812 Pro
2007 134 245 2 22 0 0 $1,954 Pro
Toyota Series - Championship
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2020 94 7 11 - 11 Pro
Toyota Series - Central
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2025 161 209 1 9 0 0 Pro
2022 271 133 1 7 0 0 Pro
2021 123 340 2 11 0 0 Pro
2020 11 690 3 24 1 0 $8,673 Pro
2012 124 177 1 6 0 0 $1,248 Pro
Toyota Series - Northern
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2019 175 162 1 10 0 0 Pro
2011 103 191 1 14 1 0 $2,290 Pro
Toyota Series - Western
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2015 179 149 1 3 0 0 Pro
2013 149 167 1 5 0 0 Pro
2012 137 174 1 10 0 0 $1,111 Pro
2011 86 313 2 25 1 0 $8,463 Pro
2009 210 122 1 5 0 0 Pro
2003 184 1 11 0 0 $1,400 Pro
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - All-American
Year Place Bass Caught Total Weight Winnings Status
2000 26 9 13 - 10 $1,250 Boater
1999 21 8 16 - 04 $2,000 Boater
1998 39 2 3 - 12 $1,000 Boater
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - COLORADO RIVER
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2002 458 2 7 1 0 $506 Boater
2001 590 3 15 3 0 $1,999 Boater
2000 170 3 15 2 0 $542 Boater
1999 77 2 8 0 0 $180 Boater
1999 43 1 5 1 0 $213 Co-Angler
1998 24 1 2 0 0 Boater
1998 218 5 24 3 1 $2,240 Boater
1997 117 3 12 2 0 $386 Boater
1996 71 3 8 0 0 Boater
1996 42 1 5 1 0 $167 Boater
1995 27 1 1 0 0 Boater
1995 82 2 8 1 0 $221 Boater
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 6
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2000 0 1 4 0 0 Boater
1997 0 1 1 0 $125 Boater
1996 0 1 10 1 0 Boater
1995 0 1 0 0 Boater
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 2
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
1999 29 1 5 0 0 Boater
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Michigan
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
1999 8 1 5 0 0 Co-Angler
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Mountain
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2026 87 225 1 5 0 0 Boater
2018 99 459 2 10 0 0 $595 Boater
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Music City
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2020 150 20 1 0 0 Boater
2017 101 217 1 3 0 0 Boater
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 4
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
1998 0 1 10 1 0 $225 Boater
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Volunteer
Year Rank Points Events Fished Bass Caught Top 10s Wins Winnings Status
2026 34 469 2 10 0 0 Boater
2025 86 344 1 5 0 0 Boater
2024 112 244 1 3 1 0 $883 Boater
2022 172 222 1 4 0 0 $274 Boater
2021 83 573 2 11 1 0 $2,841 Boater
2020 58 368 1 10 1 0 $769 Boater
2019 59 610 2 14 1 1 $7,334 Boater
2018 84 372 1 10 1 0 $1,196 Boater
2017 97 334 1 1 0 0 Boater