Soldiers & Sailors Home Lake

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Location 1 acres

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.

Fishing Outlook

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
Send Message
(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