Merrill Creek Reservoir – Bass Club and Fishing Tournament Rules
- To coordinate scheduling of fishing tournaments, please have the group’s coordinator contact Merrill Creek at admin@merrillcreek.com with the requested date of the event.
- All boats taking part in fishing tournaments at Merrill Creek will access the boat ramp on a first come, first served basis. No preference will be given over other boaters.
- A schedule is available that shows the opening and closing times of the gate at Merrill Creek Road. Tournament participants are not permitted to arrive until at least 30 minutes after sunrise. Parking is prohibited along Merrill Creek Road.
- No tables, weigh-in stations, etc., can be set up in the parking area at Merrill Creek Reservoir. All fish should be weighed and released on the water unless they are being harvested.
- Information on fishing and boating regulations specific to Merrill Creek as well as a contour map of the reservoir are available here as well as at the Visitor Center and Boat Ramp.
- Listed below are the current scheduled tournaments/group outings. Other dates still available.
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 27, 2023 – Warren County Bass Club
Sunday September 3, 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