John Murray
Spring City, TN
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
4
Top 10s
48
Top 20s
77
Winnings
$1,505,573
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
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GALLERY: Team Smokey Mountain wins Costa Qualifier Elimination Match 1 by a pound
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• Garrick Dixon
• General Tire Team Series
Fantasy Fishing Insider: Everything you need to know for Stage One at Toledo Bend
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• Mitchell Forde
• Fantasy Fishing
JOHN MURRAY: I’m returning to my West Coast tournament roots this week
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• John Murray
• Angler Columns
Team Star brite pulls away on Day 2, wins Match 3 of General Tire Team Series Costa Qualifier
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• Mason Prince
• General Tire Team Series
Water woes continue to plague West Coast bass fisheries
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• Tyler Brinks
• Bass Pro Tour
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Major League Fishing - Heavy Hitters
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37 | 12 | 46 - 02 | $5,000 | Pro |
Major League Fishing - Bass Pro Tour
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - TITLE
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | $40,000 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series Western
Toyota Series - Championship
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94 | 7 | 11 - 11 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Central
Toyota Series - Northern
Toyota Series - Western
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - All-American
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 | Strike King 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
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 | Strike King Co-Angler |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Mountain
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 99 | 459 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | $595 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Music City
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