Top fish species at Nichols-Merritt Ditch

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Nichols-Merritt Ditch fishing reports

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Brown trout

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6 years ago

Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb 2 oz

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7 years ago

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Largemouth bass

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7 years ago

Green sunfish

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General info

Nichols-Merritt Ditch is a canal located in Nevada, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Brown trout, and Green sunfish.

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Location

39Β°01β€²22.8β€³N 119Β°08β€²9.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Nichols-Merritt Ditch, NV

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Fishing regulations in Nevada can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Nichols-Merritt Ditch fishing

Nichols-Merritt Ditch is a canal located in Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°01β€²22.8β€³N 119Β°08β€²9.6β€³W
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