Merritt Reservoir

One of the largest lakes in Nebraska is Merritt Dam which is located in Cherry County, Nebraska.in the state's north-central region. The Snake River, which flows along the southern border of the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest in the Sandhills, is impounded by the 126-foot earthen dam. As a Bureau of Reclamation of the United States project, Merritt Reservoir was constructed in 1964. With about 44 miles of sandy shoreline and 3,000 surface acres of water, the reservoir has a storage capacity of almost 75,000 acres.

The deep lake Merritt provides excellent boating and fishing options. At Merrit, you might be able to catch fish like walleye, crappie, white bass, and lunker catfish. For more details, consult the map of the public fishing areas provided by Nebraska Game and Parks. At Merritt, you can also pitch a tent! There are multiple campsites with a variety of camping options at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area.

Surface area: 75,000 acres
Location: Cherry, Nebraska, United States