Merrill Creek

[Big Steve]

Originally Posted by briansnat

I second the 2 battery suggestion and make sure they are fully charged.

The thing about Merrill is that it drops off very quickly from the shore. You can be 10 feet from the shore and in 25+ feet of water. Though I didn't do well the one time I fished there (last summer on a 100 degree day) I like the look of the standing timber. But again, at the edge of that timber you are in like 40 feet of water.

I saw a Youtube video last year of some guys hauling in trout after trout near the dam.

You fished it once and you're giving advice?

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by Big Steve

You fished it once and you're giving advice?

jeez, what's your problem, mr. 10 posts? how many times does one have to fish some place before you'll allow them to share their experiences?

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by Big Steve

You fished it once and you're giving advice?

I fished it once and I know that's fairly big for a lake that only allows electric, especially if you choose to troll. So yes, I'm giving advice. Bring two batteries and make sure they are fully charged. My other comments were empirical observations supported by my depth finder and the lake contour map I own. If you want to fish Merrill with one battery, feel free to ignore my advice. And if I see you there drifting without power, I'll be happy to toss you a line and tow you back.