Morgan Lake

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Family Friendly

Yes

Handicap Access

Boat Fishing

Boat Ramps

Boat Rentals

Camping

Picnicking

Yes - More Info

Skiing

Swimming

Trout Stocking

Fall & Spring

Zebra Mussels

Yes, read about invasive species prevention...

Location 24 acres

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Morgan Lake is located in Nichols Park on the southeast edge of Jacksonville. It is 30 miles west of Springfield and just north of I-72.

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Fishing Outlook

Rainbow Trout

Very Good

Morgan Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in the spring and fall.

Recent Stocking History

2025	Rainbow Trout	Adult	1125

Contact

Blake Ruebush
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
IDNR Pittsfield Field Office 1252 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 622-7219

Brett Gilbreth
217-479-4644

Fishery History

Morgan Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in the spring and fall.

Site Regulations

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; bow fishing is allowed
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Trout: Fall Closed Season; Spring Closed Season; 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit; Early Season Catch and Release Fishing is Permitted

Additional Information

Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page