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Merrill Lake Cowlitz County

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Merrill Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Cowlitz County, Washington. At an elevation of 1524 ft. and 283.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Merrill Lake provides good shoreline access.

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Merrill Lake Fish Species

Merrill Lake provides opportunities for brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.

Merrill Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Merrill Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout is also a popular species to fish for at Merrill Lake.

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