Mermet Lake near Metropolis, Illinois
Bass are good using topwater plugs along rip rap & lilys and jigs near brush. Catfish are fair on cut baits and stinkbait.
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Mermet Lake Fishing near Metropolis, Illinois
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Details for Mermet Lake
Species Caught Here:
Bream/Bluegill
Catfish
Sunfish
Bullhead
Carp
Crappie
Panfish
Largemouth Bass
Access: Public Property
Body of Water Type: Reservoir
Lat/Long: 37.255054 -88.848953
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Description for Mermet Lake, Massac County, Illinois
Mermet Lake is a reservoir located just 9.6 miles from Metropolis, in Massac County, in the state of Illinois, United States, near Mermet, IL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bream/bluegill, catfish, sunfish, bullhead, carp, crappie, panfish and largemouth bass here. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Mermet Lake.
For Fishing License purchase, fishing rules, and fishing regulations please visit
Illinois Fish & Wildlife.
Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our
Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.
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