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Merrill Lake

Michigan, United States

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Merrill Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 3 lb

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Yellow perch

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4 years ago

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Largemouth bass

26 in Β· 4 lb 6 oz

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5 years ago

Largemouth bass

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7 years ago

Northern pike

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7 years ago

Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

22 in Β· 5 lb 4 oz

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General info

Merrill Lake is a lake located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch.

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Location

43Β°48β€²30.6β€³N 85Β°09β€²31.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Merrill Lake, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan 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 15, 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 Merrill Lake fishing

Merrill Lake is a lake located in Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°48β€²30.6β€³N 85Β°09β€²31.8β€³W
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