Kaufman Lake

Info / Champaign County

Location 10 acres

Kaufman Lake is located in the City of Champaign and is part of the Champaign Park District.
Recent Stocking History
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