State park lake

Mermet Lake

Massac County, Illinois

Mermet Lake is a shallow cypress swamp lake on US 45 northwest of Metropolis in Massac County. It is known for largemouth bass, catfish and panfish.

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Surface area452 acres

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Bluegill●●●●○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

Mermet State Lake rampRamp
Public boat ramp near Mermet.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mermet Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The lake closes to fishing in November for waterfowl season. It reopens in January.
Fish around cypress and wood cover for bass.
Check closures with the site before you drive.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.