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Merrill Horse Access

Merrill Horse Access provides a boat ramp for public access to the Big River in Jefferson County, spanning 80 acres. Located 5 miles west of De Soto on Route H, then 1.

5 miles south on Mammoth Road, this access point is situated in a designated Black Bass Special Management Area with specific harvest restrictions. The area is open 4:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. daily, though fishing and boating are permitted 24 hours a day.


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