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Merritt Reservoir
Merritt Reservoir is a reservoir in Cherry County, Nebraska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska'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
84°
64°
20 mph
8%
Sat
Clear
91°
58°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
104°
70°
21 mph
1%
↗ 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
- Boardman Creek2.3 mi
- Merritt Reservoir5.0 mi
- Windmill Lake6.4 mi
- Steer Creek6.7 mi
- Lone Tree Lake8.8 mi
- Alkali Pond9.7 mi
- Stout Lake10.4 mi
- Bull Lake11.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Merritt Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Merritt Reservoir?+
Yes — Nebraska 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 Merritt Reservoir?+
Merritt Reservoir is a reservoir in Cherry County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.