The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Merrisach Lake
Arkansas County, Arkansas · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Merrisach Lake
Merrisach Lake is a lake in Arkansas County, Arkansas, covering about 730 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.5 miles. Its surface is about 160 ft above sea level. Pea Ridge lies about 8 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 160 ft
- County
- Arkansas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Arkansas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 60°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Merrisach Lake
- Pea Ridgeabout 8 mi southwest
- Dumasabout 15 mi southwest
- De Wittabout 16 mi north
- Rosedaleabout 18 mi southeast
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Questions about Merrisach Lake
What fish are in Merrisach Lake?
Lakes like Merrisach Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Merrisach Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Merrisach Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Merrisach Lake?
Pea Ridge is about 8 miles southwest; Dumas is about 15 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Merrisach Lake today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Merrisach Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
