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Merkley Lake Fishing Report

Bloomington, ID

Lake conditions

Merkley Lake — 2026-11-10

Conditions overview

Today's conditions at this lake, computed from live weather and the moon.

Season
Fall
Moon
2% illuminated, waxingNew Moon
Est. surface temp
52.2°F
Pressure
30.34 inHgStable

Est. water temp

52.2°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Air vs. last week

1°F cooler

40°F now vs 41°F this time last week

Measured air temperature at the nearest weather station — not water

Sun & moon

Sunrise
7:09 AM
Sunset
5:08 PM
Moonrise
8:52 AM
Moonset
5:38 PM
Sky, wind & pressuremidday · 12 PM
Cloud cover
3%
Precip chance
0%
Wind
3 mph NW
Pressure
30.34 inHg Stable

Today's solunar periods

  • Major: 11:52 PM–1:52 AM
  • Minor: 8:22 AM–9:22 AM
  • Major: 12:17 PM–2:17 PM
  • Minor: 5:08 PM–6:08 PM

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Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.

42.176813, -111.274502

Est. water temp

52.2°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Species on record

No species on record yet for this lake.

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Location

Merkley Lake · 42.1768, -111.2745

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FAQ

Common questions

What fish are in Merkley Lake?

No fish species have been recorded for Merkley Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.

When's the best time to fish Merkley Lake?

No species are modeled for Merkley Lake yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 30% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for Merkley Lake to see the best window for current conditions.

Where is Merkley Lake?

Merkley Lake is near Bloomington, ID, at 42.1768, -111.2745.

Plan your trip to Merkley Lake

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