Today on Merrill
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Merrill is best for
DNR data
SmallmouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent4.6
MuskyPresent4.0
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
LargemouthPresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Merrill.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
0 publicBefore you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsRusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Merrill
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Catches & reportsLakes near Merrill
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake PesobicLincoln | 2.3 | 156 | 11 ft |
| Tug LakeLincoln | 8.6 | 151 | 21 ft |
| Grandfather FlowageLincoln | 11.1 | 223 | 32 ft |
| Grandmother FlowageLincoln | 13.9 | 119 | 22 ft |
| Echo LakeLincoln | 15.8 | 55 | 10 ft |
| Silver LakeLincoln | 16.2 | 82 | 39 ft |
| Skanawan LakeLincoln | 17 | 69 | 5 ft |
| Road LakeLincoln | 17.8 | 82 | 35 ft |
Merrill questions
How deep is Merrill Flowage?
Merrill Flowage is 11 feet at its deepest. It covers 284 acres.
What fish are in Merrill Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Merrill Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Merrill Flowage?
15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.