Berkeley County · reservoir · 22 acres
Lake Merkel
Lake Merkel is a reservoir in Berkeley County, South Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Carolina'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
93°
71°
11 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
86°
75°
11 mph
18%
Sun
Storms
93°
75°
16 mph
72%
→ 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
- Sandy Run4.9 mi
- Black Creek4.9 mi
- Walnut Branch4.9 mi
- Dean Swamp5.1 mi
- Deep Branch5.1 mi
- Little Walnut Branch5.4 mi
- Briner Branch5.8 mi
- Cedar Swamp6.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Merkel fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Merkel?+
Yes — South Carolina 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 Merkel?+
Lake Merkel is a reservoir in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.