Merritt's Mill Pond

Jackson County, Florida

FWC lists Merritt's Mill Pond as a 202-acre spring-fed impoundment near Marianna in Jackson County, known for trophy redear sunfish (state record 4.86 lb).

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Surface area202 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Redear Sunfish●●●○○

Daily bag limit 10; fish under 10 in. must be released

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Clear water; use light line

Bluegill●●○○○

Good in fall around eelgrass

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Hunter Fish Camp Rd rampPublic
SR 71 north 1.1 mi to SR 164, 1.8 mi, then south on Hunter Fish Camp RdDirections ↗
Florida Caverns RV Resort rampPublic
4820 Hwy 90 East, Marianna; near the damDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Merritt's Mill Pond are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you fish.

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Local tips

Water is very clear: use light line and stealth
Redear under 10 in. must be released
Fish early morning or late evening for bass

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