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Mermet Lake is a shallow, 452-acre, IDNR-owned impoundment located in Massac County approximately 10 miles north of Metropolis.
Mermet was originally built as a water supply for flooding adjacent wetland compartments for waterfowl hunting, but sport fish flourished when stocked, and the lake has been managed for fishing for approximately 50 years. Curlyleaf pondweed, an exotic aquatic plant, invaded Mermet in 1999, and has caused occasional summer fish kills since then, but annual herbicide treatments have generally been successful at controlling the impacts of this plant in recent years, allowing the sport fish population to slowly recover.
The outboard motor limit is 10 hp, but boats with larger outboards are allowed to operate at no-wake speed. Mermet Lake is closed to fishing during the duck season.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 16” minimum length limit, 3 per day creel
Black and white crappie: 25 per day creel
Channel catfish: 6 per day creel
Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 16” minimum length limit, 3 per day creel
Black and white crappie: 25 per day creel
Channel catfish: 6 per day creel
How big is Mermet Lake?
Mermet Lake is approximately 450 sq acres (2 sq km) in size with 4 miles (5.6 km) of shoreline.
What kind of fish are in Mermet Lake?
Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Sauger, White Crappie and Yellow Bullhead in Mermet Lake.
Other fish species in the lake include Redear Sunfish and Triploid Grass Carp.
When are the best fishing times for Mermet Lake?
Today fishing looks to be extremely active with peak fishing times around 9-10 am and 11 am - 1 pm and 4-8 pm. For more more best fishing times visit our Mermet Lake Fishing Forecast page. Lake-Link Pro Members can get detailed fishing forecasts for up to 10 days in advance and species specific for Mermet Lake.
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