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Lake Merritt

California
0.61 km²
37.8041, -122.2572
NHD 120030669
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About Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt is a natural lake or pond in California, United States. It covers approximately 0.61 km² (152 acres). The lake centroid is located at 37.8041° N, 122.2572° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Small
Bank or small-boat friendly
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Merritt

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 29m
Dawn12:31
Sunrise13:01
Sunset03:30
Dusk04:01

Bite windows today

  • Dawn12:0114:01Excellent
  • Morning14:0120:16Good
  • Midday20:1600:30Calm
  • Afternoon00:3002:30Good
  • Dusk02:3004:31Excellent
  • Night04:3112:01Good
Moon: 14% · waxing16:44

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Merritt?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Merritt. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Merritt?

Lake Merritt covers approximately 0.61 square kilometres (152 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Merritt located?

Lake Merritt is located in California, United States, with its centroid at 37.8041°, -122.2572°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF