Kaufman Lake

Info / Counties: Champaign, Champaign - Urban

Location 10 acres

Kaufman Lake is located in the City of Champaign and is part of the Champaign Park District.
Recent Stocking History
2026 Rainbow Trout Adult 500
2025 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 259
2025 Rainbow Trout Adult 800
2024 Channel Catfish Adult 149

Contact

Garthaus, Mike
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
217-935-8722

Description

The lake is 10 acres and has an average depth of 6.8 feet.

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
  • Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Channel Catfish: 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Trout: Fall Closed Season; Spring Closed Season; 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit

Additional Information

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