Fishing Merrill Creek Reservoir
AKA: Merrill Creek Lake
Popular Fish Species Merrill Creek Reservoir, NJ
Brown Trout
Currently, fishing for brown trout in Merrill Creek Reservoir is great.
Rainbow Trout
Again this year, fishing for rainbow trout in Merrill Creek Reservoir is exciting anglers.
Smallmouth Bass
Fishing for smallmouth bass is a favorite pass time of many locals at Merrill Creek Reservoir.
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, white bass, white perch, yellow perch and chain pickerel at Merrill Creek Reservoir in New Jersey.
Merrill Creek Reservoir Fishing Video
The lake covers 650 acres and has about 7 miles of shoreline, some of which is available to anglers for fishing from the bank.
Primary fish species residing in Merrill Creek Reservoir
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Merrill Creek Reservoir Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Merrill Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Fishing License
Click here for a New Jersey Fishing License.
Merrill Creek Reservoir NJ Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Merrill Creek Reservoir
Merrill Creek Reservoir Visitor Center
34 Merrill Creek Rd
Washington, NJ 07882
908 454-1213
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Merrill Creek Reservoir offers excellent fishing for lake trout as well as bass, crappie, rainbows, brownies, white bass, pike, perch and sunfish in northwest NJ.