Miller Park Lake

Info / Counties: McLean, McLean - Urban

Location 16 acres

Miller Park Lake is owned by the City of Bloomington and is located on the southwest edge of the city.
Recent Stocking History
2026 Bluegill x Green Sunfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 2940
2026 Channel Catfish Fingerling (1 - 3") 684
2026 Rainbow Trout NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 709
2025 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 684
2024 Channel Catfish Fingerling (1 - 3") 410

Contact

Garthaus, Mike
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
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217-935-8722

Description

The lake provides great family fishing opportunities, including kids fishing tournaments and a spring trout season. The beach at the lake attracts many people during the summer months. Miller Park Lake was built in 1907 and has an average depth of 13 feet and a maximum depth of 28 feet.

Fishery History

The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout each spring.

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
  • Channel Catfish: 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Trout: 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