Mirror Lake - MFWA
Info / Bureau County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Electric motor only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 5 acres
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Excellent
The Bluegill population in Mirror Lake have excellent size distribution, with very good chances at fish larger than 8 inches. Dense Chara stand provide quality forage for Bluegill growth.
Redear Sunfish
Excellent
Redear Sunfish are doing very well in Mirror Lake. Mirror Lake does have ample amounts of aquatic snails, which are the preferred food of Redear Sunfish.
Largemouth Bass
Average
The Largemouth Bass population is dense and comprised of fish from 10-14 inches. The dense Largemouth population helps to produce the quality sunfish population.
| 2025 | Redear Sunfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 4797 |
| 2024 | Redear Sunfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 7005 |
| 2023 | Redear Sunfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 5560 |
Contact
16006-875 E. St.
815-454-2328
Description
Mirror Lake was created by strip-mining in the 1950s. The lake did not open to the public until 1994 because of lack of roads and restroom facilities. The lake has 5.1 surface acres of water. Mirror Lake is very clear, dusk and dawn are prime fishing times. A single gravel lane boat ramp with car/trailer parking is available.Site Regulations
Only electric trolling motors are allowed on Mirror Lake.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing; sport fisherman may harvest carp, buffalo, suckers and gar by bow and arrow or bow and arrow devices, gigs or spears from May 1 through August 31
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)