Mazonia - Long (Wilderness) Lake
Info / Kankakee County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Trolling Motor Only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 26.7 acres
Contact
815-237-0063
Description
The Wilderness Area provides walk-in fishing with limited boat access. Several impoundments are located in this area, including Wilderness (Long) Lake (26.7 acres) and Little Wilderness Lake (7.9 acres), as well as several smaller interior ponds. An unimproved gravel boat access is present at both Long and Little Wilderness lakes. There is no vehicular access to Long Lake or the interior ponds. Shoreline fishing is extremely limited in this area which makes it attractive to smaller watercraft users and belly boaters. These lakes are also targeted by ice fishermen.Fishery History
Due to the remote nature of these water areas and a lack of sufficient access, the completion of fisheries surveys has been greatly impacted. Only the larger lakes have been evaluated and no stocking programs have been initiated at this area. Based upon the limited data which has been collected on the main lakes, anglers can expect to catch species which are typical for the area. Largemouth Bass and Bluegill have been collected in IDNR surveys in modest numbers. Northern Pike were also collected from Long Lake but their population is expected to be fairly low. Site reports indicate that anglers do catch a wider variety of species from these areas and some catches of larger fish are made as well. Given the lack of easy access, fishing pressure is less than on other more accessible lakes/ponds and as such the quality of the fishery may be worth the extra effort needed to fish this area.Site Regulations
Long Lake has a trolling motor only regulation. Swimming is prohibited. Fishing is closed 10 days prior to the opening of the Central Zone Duck Season and reopens 7-days a week after the season ends.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- Recreational Use Restriction: Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (see above)
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
