Question 1

📍 Where is Merritts Pond located?

Accepted Answer

Merritts Pond is a lake located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are: 40.926409, -72.66476382.

Question 2

🎣 Where on Merritts Pond is it best to fish?

Accepted Answer

Find the best fishing spots on Merritts Pond by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the Fishbrain app where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

Question 3

🐟 What species are in Merritts Pond?

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The most common species in Merritts Pond are:

White bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Black bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
White perch - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

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Question 4

📢 What are the latest Merritts Pond fishing reports?

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The latest Merritts Pond fishing reports are:

@oliwiermisiak reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@robstani reported a nice Yellow perch.
@olegzy reported a nice Bluegill.
@olegzy reported a nice Black bullhead.
@olegzy reported a nice Black bullhead.

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Question 5

🗓️ What species are in season at Merritts Pond right now?

Accepted Answer

According to fishing regulations at Merritts Pond, some of the species in season this June include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Northern pike, and Striped bass. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the Fishbrain app.

Question 6

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Merritts Pond?

Accepted Answer

Fishing in New York requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, daily, and lifetime licenses, available online or at licensed agents statewide.

In New York, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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