Frederick County · reservoir · 11 acres
Lake Merle
Lake Merle is a reservoir in Frederick County, Maryland. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
80°
68°
14 mph
2%
Fri
Partly cloudy
85°
65°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
66°
13 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Anita Louise0.8 mi
- Bens Branch0.8 mi
- Lake Linganore1.1 mi
- Hazelnut Run1.2 mi
- Lake Marian1.4 mi
- Cherry Run1.8 mi
- Walkersville Reservoir3.6 mi
- Long Branch3.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Merle fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Merle?+
Yes — Maryland requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Merle?+
Lake Merle is a reservoir in Frederick County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.