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Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white bass, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike at Merritt Lake in Nebraska.

Merritt Reservoir, NE

Fed by the Snake River, Merritt Reservoir is one of the better fishing lakes in the state. This is a 1,600-acre lake in the north-central part of the state offering a multitude of water sport activities. Pontoon boats, sail boats, power boats, canoes, kayaks and all kind of fishing boats are active here.

There is plenty of camping and RV spaces around the lake, some right on the waterfront. There are plenty of places to easily launch a boat. Easy access to miles of shoreline makes this an ideal lake for fishing from the bank. There is plenty of cover in the lake with submerged trees and vegetation for fish and baitfish. Walleye are the featured species here, but there are healthy populations of bass, catfish, crappie, trout, sunfish, pike and muskie as well. The lake has plenty of "quantity" if you are planning a fish fry, and has plenty of "quality" for the catch of a lifetime.

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Primary fish species residing in Merritt Lake

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Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie Walleye Rainbow trout Bluegill Pumpkinseed White Bass Yellow Perch Muskie Northern pike

Merritt Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Merritt Trading Post
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes and kayaks
402 376-3437

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Beeds Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Beeds Landing, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Powder Horn Area Campground Boat Launch
Located in the north section of the lake, off Powderhorn Trail, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Snake River Area Campground Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Merritt Reservoir Recreation Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Willow Cove Area Campground Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Highway 97, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Merritt Trading Post Resort Campground - 402 376-3437

Powder Horn Area Campground - 402 389-0672

Merritt Reservoir Main Area Campground - 402 471-0641

Boardman Creek Area Campground - 402 389-0672

Merritt Lake NE Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Merritt Lake
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
NE-97 & Cedar Bay
Valentine, NE 69201
402 389-0672

 

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