Colfax County · lake · 23 acres
Merrick Lake
Merrick Lake is a lake in Colfax County, New Mexico. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Mexico'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
85°
55°
15 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
79°
59°
15 mph
41%
Sat
Snow
76°
55°
18 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Bartlett Lake1.3 mi
- Bernal Creek1.9 mi
- Adams Lake2.1 mi
- Munn Lake2.0 mi
- Gold Creek2.5 mi
- Bernal Lake2.1 mi
- Leandro Creek2.5 mistocked Jul 9, 2026
- Ricardo Creek3.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Merrick Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Merrick Lake?+
Yes — New Mexico 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 Merrick Lake?+
Merrick Lake is a lake in Colfax County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.