Lake Merritt Water Details - CA

Lake Merritt is a popular fishing destination located in Alameda County, California, offering easy access to nearby marinas and several surrounding neighborhoods such as Oakland and Adams Point. Anglers will find the lake conveniently situated near a variety of attractions, including marinas, youth camps, and harbor facilities, making it a versatile and accessible spot for a day on the water.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Lake Merritt at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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State fishing records

Official CA state-record fish are published by the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Chinook Salmon — source
Striped Bass — source
Green Sunfish — source
Steelhead — source
Common Carp — source
Black Crappie — source

Location facts

Marinas nearby	4
Nearest marina (mi)	1.15
County	Alameda
Water type	lake

Nearby towns & communities

Clinton (historical) (0.62 mi)
Adams Point (0.69 mi)
Oakland (0.74 mi)
Chinatown (0.77 mi)
Grand Lake (0.81 mi)
Peralta Villa (1.88 mi)
West Oakland (2.13 mi)
Campbell Village (2.29 mi)

Nearby attractions

Gillespie Youth Camp — source
Girls Camp — source
Pal Camp — source
Trails End — source
Port of Trade Winds Harbor — source
Marina Village Yacht Harbor — source
Ballena Isle Marina — source
British Marina — source

Fishing videos

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