They checked a subject who was in possession of seven undersized shellcracker. Photo of joey with his four pound, thirteen ounce world record shellcracker caught from merritts mill pond in florida. May 02, 20 a fwc biologist hefts a trophy largemouth bassone of many recently documented by sampling in merritts mill pond. Lake homes for sale in florida, lakefront real estate.
Join us on the 22 acre bigrig friendly rv resort where you can fish, dive, snorkel, swim, boat, paddleboard, kayak, tube, lounge, hike, relax, and reunite with nature, with resort amenities at your fingertips. Paddle, swim, fish or cave dive at merritts mill pond in. Redear sunfish, bluegill and spotted sunfish crickets, earthworms, wigglers and catalpa worms are generally the best natural baits. Fed by firstmagnitude jackson blue spring and nearly a dozen smaller springs, merritts mill pond is a waterway unlike any other in florida, its unusual hues trapped between rocky slopes and edged with mossdraped cypress trees. Got a couple of small bass on worms while fishing for shellcrackers and hung a nice one on a swim bait that got off. It has over 200 pullthrough sites, with full hookups and cable. Enjoy the ecotourism activities or just rest and watch nature at its finest. Jul 19, 2016 great weekend camping and diving at merrits mill pond. The lake is accessible off us 90 in marianna by taking sr 71 north 1. Merritts mill pond is fed by a first magnitude spring, it pumps more than 64 million gallons of water per day.
Merritts mill pond is created by a dam at highway 90 just east of marianna. The more i explore florida the more i find to love about it. Mill cove 2 miramar lakes mizner country club lake 1 moccasin branch creek 1 moultrie creek 1 nassau river 1 newmans lake 1 north fork black creek 1 nurmi isles canals 4 ochlockonee river franklin county 1 ocklawaha river 1. If you need fishing tackle, or are looking for a fishing guide or fishing charter please visit tackle, guides, charters. Paddle, swim, fish or cave dive at merritts mill pond in marianna. Fed by jackson countys blue springs and numerous other smaller springs, the 4mile, 202 acre pond was.
These brand new apartment homes feature modern amenities and comforts that make coming home something special. Kayaking in marianna, fla, on merritt mill pond northwest. Fishing far from your boat, on cloudy or rainy days or when there is a ripple on the water may produce the best results when fishing in this clear water. Were at blue springs recreational area on merritts mill pond. The mill pond is a 202 acre impoundment created in the 19th century by construction of a dam for a grist mill. Diving into discovery at merritts mill pond wfsu local. The pond holds the state record for the largest shellcracker, at 4.
Florida caverns rv resort is a quiet and tranquil country like setting along the banks of a crystal clear spring fed river. Merritts mill pond a sleeper hit florida sportsman. What i do remember was the water was crystal clear and the shellcracker were huge. Beautiful merritts mill pond in jackson county, florida. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. Northwest florida water management district 81 water management drive havana, fl 323334712 850 5395999 800 91518 tollfree 850 5392777. Jackson blue tmdl florida department of environmental. See more ideas about lake dock, pond and house styles. We caught a few crawfish, but not enough for a meal,so we released them back into the pond. A marianna teenager who caught a potential worldrecord shellcracker weighing nearly five pounds thinks there are fish in the panhandle pond that are much larger. The pond is more known for shellcracker fishing than bass fishing. When i first moved here i didnt know too much about it other than some of the obvious information. Merritts mill pond the dominant sport fish include largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill, and spotted sunfish.
From the worldrecord shellcracker out of merritts mill pond, to the 79 species swimming the depths of lake seminole, jackson county is a nationally known. Our boat ramp and boat docks are always open for our guests. First time i have been on the lake since the late 50s so didnt remember anythng about it. Redear sunfish less than 10 inches in total length must be released immediately. The lake is fed primarily by blue spring, a first magnitude spring, and a number of smaller springs. Merritts mill pond ia a springfed impoundment with crystal clear waters near the city limits of marianna. The 202 acre pond is a paradise for swimming, boating, fishing and cave diving. As a well established clock parts supplier, merritts offers any hobbyist or experienced repairman an extensive selection of clock and watch repair tools, supplies, parts and books. Trolling small spinner baits is an effective technique for panfish. Northwest region florida freshwater fishing regulations. It is important to keep in mind that when the nights start warming into the high 50s and the days warm into the mid 70s, spawning will occur. Located in marrianna nw fl, merrits mill pond offers excellent cave diving and snorkeling ventures. Merritts mill pond is a lake in jackson county, florida and can be found on the marianna usgs topo map. For the next stop on our florida tour, we were looking for something to break up the drive between floridas springs and the gulf coast.
Fishing jackson county tourist development council. Apalachicola river and bay ecoadventures kayak and canoe adventures rivers and streams. Merritt mill pond is best accessed by canoe, kayak, or small boat. Great weekend camping and diving at merrits mill pond. If so are motors allowed or just trolling motors how about cabins to rent. The pond currently holds the state record for redear sunfish at 4. The subject was cited for possession of undersized shellcracker.
We had some tough little guys with us that can hang with the big boys and were tougher than most of my friends in 6265 water and 4060 air temps. Since 1938, merritts antiques has been a worldwide provider of clock parts, clock repair supplies and antique clocks. This waterway is best know for canoeing and kayaking because of the number. This is a unique 202acre springfed impoundment with crystal clear waters near the city limits of marianna. Merritts mill pond outfall northwest florida water. Its water feeds the apalachicola watershed and its caves are a draw to divers from around the world. The souths best shellcracker holes night hawk publications. Here is where the state record red ear sunfish, aka shellcracker one of the fish served on our recent rivertrek adventure was caught. Merritts mill pond paddling guide florida department of. This waterway is best know for canoeing and kayaking because of the number of stumps that limit motorized boats from speeding across the water. Merritts mill pond fishing hot spots near marianna fl. Merritts mill pond is a large springfed pond that covers four miles and offers cool crystal clear water yearround. Merritts mill pond flows into spring creek, which starts just south of the dam on hwy 90 and is. The campground has a small store, fishing, a pool, boat ramp and live entertainment on some weekends.
Merritts mill pond was historically known for its trophy redear sunfish shellcracker fishing. Ray scott, archies guest, talks about the history of merritt s mill pond in tallahassee, florida. It will add safety to blue springs park with all the washouts, holes, missing blocks, as well as divert storm water away from the spring discharge. Merritts mill pond paddling trail guide the waterway merritts mill pond is a unique 202acre springfed lake about 4 miles in length with crystal clear waters in marianna. Merits millpond is one of many natural bodies of waters that make for. I like the 57,000 acre barkley lake, and i also like my home lake of kentucky lake. Chuck hatcher is the director of jackson countys parks and recreation department. Georgia lake seminole and worldrecord shellcrackers caught click to enlarge. We are conveniently located off us highway 90 and interstate 10 in marianna, florida. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. For some reason, shellcracker prefer a little cooler temperature than bluegill and other bream species. The head spring is called blue spring by the locals, jackson blue by cave divers.
Hook and line mullet fishing in the choctawhatchee bay estuaries. Jan 10, 2018 march 2011, dad, dale, sandy, falen, and myself finding and catching giant shell cracker. Pat lawrence alabama 4 pounds, 4 ounces, chattahoochee state park, 050562, angler. Fishing is great at the pond and it currently holds the state record for redear sunfish at 4. Considered to be one of the most beautiful springs to explore by divers, jackson blue. This is a private campground on merritts mill pond in marianna. The links style layout situated on over 200 acres is reminiscent of classic scottish. Oct 01, 2017 ray scott, archies guest, talks about the history of merritts mill pond in tallahassee, florida.
Merritts mill pond is renowned for its trophy redear shellcracker fishing. Dad even caught two 6 lb bass in the same bed he was catching shell cracker. Went over to merritts mill pond in marianna yesterday for a few hours. Merritt mill pond is truly a wildlife lovers dream. Ray scott, archies guest, talks about the history of merritts mill pond in tallahassee, florida. The dam contains the water issuing from jackson blue spring and the outflow from the dam creates spring creek, another great paddling site. Giant shell cracker and bass at the mill pond youtube. Anglers know more about fish behavior then every before, but the records stand.
The apartments include open floor plans that are perfect for entertaining, as well as modern kitchens that fit the needs of any chef. Merritts mill pond jackson county bass fishing florida. Max had researched an interesting area named merritts mill pond near marianna, fl which is. Officers little and scott were on vessel patrol on merritts mill pond. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is chipley 3 e which is approximately 19 miles away and has an elevation of feet 55 feet higher than merritts mill pond. Merritts mill pond flows into spring creek, which starts just south of the dam on hwy 90. Zillow has 0 homes for sale in marianna fl matching merritts mill pond. The gorgeous caves attract divers from all over the world. The 270acre, 1012 foot deep pond is located in marianna, fl. Windham of ariton, in dale county, caught a 4pound, 10ounce shellcracker from merritts mill pond, which is only 16 miles from chattahoochee state park but that pond is in northwest florida. The taking of fish and wildlife with rifles is prohibited. Alabamas record bluegill and shellcracker fishingbama. Merritts mill pond jackson county tourist development.
Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission division of. Merritts mill pond florida fishing map and location information. Our resort has almost 1800 feet on the crystal clear, spring fed, merritts mill pond. Fishing merritts mill pond, fl on 4302020 will be best from 12.
A fwc biologist hefts a trophy largemouth bassone of many recently documented by sampling in merritts mill pond. While merritt s mill pond still produces quality redear sunfish, it also produces quality largemouth bass. There are tons of great lakes in this country for bluegill, and redear fishing, but what about for trophy bluegill and redear fishing. Merritts mill pond fishing, jackson county fl marianna area.
Mill pond golf course is a beautiful, 18 hole championship golf course located in medford, ny on long island. Merritts mill pond near marianna, florida, a crystal clear springfed pond surrounded by cypress forest, is a beautiful setting and a pleasant discovery on our trip to paddle the nearby chipola river. Square at merritt mill is the eastern shores newest affordable apartment community. This was last spring, they should be starting up again soon. People often ask me about the history of merritts mill pond. Kayaking merritt mill pond near marianna, fl northwest. Florida caverns rv resort florida caverns rv resort. Paddling on an unexpected treat in the florida panhandle. Redear sunfish shellcracker typically begin spawning about one month before bluegill. Dec 17, 2015 we got to see some of the paddling and cave diving opportunities on merritts mill pond, but its also a renowned fishing spot.
Fishing times for merritts mill pond near marianna. Merritts mill pond topo map in jackson county, florida. Season 1 episode 9 3m 6s we kayak over the clear, spring fed waters of merritts mill pond. Merritts mill pond in jackson county fun 4 emerald coast kids. In south florida, shellcracker may spawn as early as the last week of february but more likely around the fourth week of march. The pond currently holds the state record for shellcracker at 4. Aug 01, 2011 fishing is a popular activity on the pond and several state record holding fish, including a 4. Merritts mill pond marianna, florida home facebook. Diving into discovery at merritts mill pond season 1. Ask us to customize your salad with any ingredients from our menu. March 2011, dad, dale, sandy, falen, and myself finding and catching giant shell cracker. Shellcracker fishing tips sheelcracker fishing florida.
Merritts mill pond is renowned for its trophy redear sunfish shellcracker fishing. Merritts mill pond marianna pensacola fishing forum. While merritts mill pond still produces quality redear sunfish, it also produces quality largemouth bass. Beautiful merritt s mill pond in jackson county, florida. Alabamas state and worldrecord bream, both bluegill and shellcracker. Two of those awards were for stories produced for the wfsu ecology blog. The pond currently holds the state record for redear at 4.
Joseph floyd georgia 4 pounds, 2 ounces, richmond county pond, 060695, angler. The focal point of the park is merritts mill pond famous for fresh water fishing. Divers, paddlers and anglers find scenic getaway in jackson county. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The pond has existed in its current length since about 1866 when a dam was built at the present site. What is the best trophy redear, and bluegill lake in america.
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