Merritts Mill Pond is a unique 202-acre spring-fed impoundment located in Jackson County, Florida, near Marianna. Established in the late 1860s by damming Spring Creek, this crystal-clear water body is fed primarily by Jackson Blue Spring, a first magnitude spring that discharges approximately 76 million gallons per day. The pond spans roughly 4 miles in length with varying widths from a few hundred yards to over a mile, featuring a distinctive limestone bottom and numerous underwater springs including Jackson Blue, Shangri-la, Twin Caves, Indian Wash Tub, Hole-in-the-Wall, Gator Hole, and Hidey Hole. This spring-fed system maintains consistently cool, clear waters that create optimal conditions for both fish habitat and angling opportunities. The pond is renowned for holding the Florida state record for redear sunfish at 4.86 pounds and was previously home to the world record for this species.