Mermet Lake Fishing near Metropolis, Illinois
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Details for Mermet Lake
Species Caught Here:
Bass
Bluegill
Carp
Catfish
Crappie
Panfish
Sunfish
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 sunfish, bream/bluegill, panfish, catfish, largemouth bass, carp, bullhead and crappie here. Whether you’re spinning, baitcasting 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.
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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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