Morgan Lake
Info / Morgan County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
Yes - More Info
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
Fall & Spring
Zebra Mussels
Location 24 acres
Fishing Outlook
Rainbow Trout
Very Good
Morgan Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in the spring and fall.
Largemouth Bass
Good
In 2025, Largemouth Bass were sampled at a rate of 48 fish per hour of electrofishing. Fish ranged from 4.0 - 17.9". The largest fish sampled weighed 4lbs.
Channel Catfish
Good
3 Channel Catfish were sampled during the 2025 electrofishing survey. Fish ranged from 16.7 - 25.6" and weighed up to 6.7lbs.
Bluegill
Average
Bluegill were sampled at a rate of 105 fish per hour of electrofishing. Fish ranged from 1.6 - 6.5". Gizzard Shad are present in this lake. In lakes where Gizzard Shad are present Bluegill tend to exhibit slow growth due to competition for food resources.
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 800 |
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | Adult | 1000 |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | Adult | 1125 |
Contact
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
IDNR Pittsfield Field Office 1252 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
Send Message
(217) 622-7219
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