Merrill Creek Reservoir – Bass Club and Fishing Tournament Rules
All fishing tournaments must register in advance.
- To coordinate scheduling of fishing tournaments, please have the group’s coordinator contact Merrill Creek Environmental Specialist at jparke@merrillcreek.com with the requested date of the event.
- All boats taking part in group outings/fishing tournaments at Merrill Creek Reservoir will access the boat ramp on a first come, first served basis. No preference will be given over other boaters.
- Boaters are not to arrive before 7:30am. Parking is prohibited along Merrill Creek Road prior to the gate opening by order of Harmony Township Ordinance 0:17-11. Please plan your arrival accordingly.
- All vessels shall move at a NO WAKE speed.
- Information on fishing and boating regulations specific to Merrill Creek Reservoir as well as a contour map of the reservoir are available here as well as at the Visitor’s Center and the Boat Ramp.
- Below is the current schedule for tournaments/group outings this year so far. Other dates still available. Call MCR to schedule.
Merrill Creek Reservoir 2023 Fishing Tournament / Group Fishing Outing Schedule
Sunday April 30, 2023 – Hawghunters of Allentown Fishing Club
Saturday May 13, 2023 – Mid Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club
Saturday May 20, 2023 – Kayak Anglers of Eastern PA
Sunday May 21, 2023 – Delaware River Bass Masters
Saturday May 27, 2023 – Slaynation Bass Club
Saturday June 3, 2023 – The Arc w/ MCCSA (Shore Fishing)
Sunday June 11, 2023 – Slaynation Bass Club
Saturday June 17, 2023 – Topwater Bassers
Saturday June 24, 2023 – ABA Club
Sunday June 25, 2023 – Blue Mountain Bass Masters
Saturday July 1, 2023 – Topwater Bassers
Saturday July 15, 2023 – Byram Bassers
Sunday July 16, 2023 – East Coast Bass Anglers
Saturday July 29, 2023 – Raritan Valley Bass Masters
Sunday July 30, 2023 – Lincoln Park Bass Addicts
Sunday August 20, 2023 -C.A.S.T.
Sunday August 27, 2023 – Warren County Bass Club
Saturday September 2, 2023, – Swimming River Bassmasters
Sunday September 3, 2023 – Big Bass Club
Sunday October 1, 2023 – Big Bass Club
Saturday October 14, 2023 – ABA Club
Saturday October 28, 2023 – East Coast Bass Anglers
Sunday October 29, 2023 – NJKBFC Bass Club