Northern pike lake

Merritt Lake

Merritt Lake is a 198-acre lake in St. Louis County, 8 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1977. Recorded species include northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
69058300
County
St. Louis
Surface area
198 acres
Maximum depth
8 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
198 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
3.3 miles
Latest DNR fish survey
August 1977, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1977 survey
yellow perch 73, northern pike 27
Fish species recorded
northern pike, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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