Soldiers & Sailors Home Lake

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Family Friendly

Yes

Handicap Access

Yes

Boat Fishing

Boat Ramps

Boat Rentals

Camping

Picnicking

Yes

Skiing

Swimming

Trout Stocking

Zebra Mussels

None

Location 1 acres

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The Soldiers and Sailors Home Lake, also known as Lake Illinois, is located at the Illinois Veterans Home, northwest of the intersection of North 12th Street and Locust Street in Quincy, Illinois.

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Fishing Outlook

Bluegill

Fair

Restocked in 2022.

Largemouth Bass

Fair

Restocked in 2024.

Redear Sunfish

Fair

Restocked in 2022.

Channel Catfish

Fair

Restocked in 2022.

Recent Stocking History

2024	Largemouth Bass	Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7")	150

Contact

Blake Ruebush
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
IDNR Pittsfield Field Office 1252 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 622-7219

Description

This man-made, 1-acre pond is a focal point of the Illinois Veterans Home property and offers a park setting with accessible bank fishing opportunities.

Fishery History

This pond was rehabilitated by IDNR Fisheries in 2022. The pond was restocked with Fathead Minnows, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

Site Regulations

Statewide fishing regulations apply.

Additional Information

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