Greenfield City Lake
Info / Greene County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Electric motors only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
Yes - More Info
Picnicking
Yes
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
Location 59 acres
Fishing Outlook
Channel Catfish
Good
Channel Catfish were collected at a rate of 8 fish per hour of electrofishing in 2024. These fish ranged from 15.7-17.4”.
Largemouth Bass
Excellent
The 2024 survey yielded a catch rate of 104 Largemouth Bass per hour of electrofishing. Bass measured from 11.5 – 20.7” and weighed up to 5.4lbs. This lake has consistently produced bass catch rates of over 100 fish/hour of electrofishing. 94.2% of the Largemouth Bass sampled in 2024 exceeded 12”. 32.7% of the catchable Largemouth Bass measured 15” or greater. The high density of bass in the 10-14” size range is keeping panfish numbers in balance and is promoting better panfish quality.
Bluegill
Very Good
The 2024 survey resulted in 228 Bluegill per hour of electrofishing with fish measuring 1.6 – 8.1”. 13.2% of the catchable sized fish measured over 6” and 1.9% measured over 8”. Mean relative weights were average.
Crappie spp.
Good
Both White and Black Crappie are present in this lake, however no Black Crappie were sampled in 2024. 20 White Crappie were collected. White Crappie ranged from 3.9-11.0”. 87.5% of the catchable-sized White Crappie collected in 2024 exceeded 8” and 50% exceeded 10”. The dense Largemouth Bass population should help keep these two species from overpopulating. Anglers are encouraged to harvest crappie species.
Redear Sunfish
Very Good
Redear Sunfish were collected at rate of 20 fish/hour of electrofishing in 2024. Fish ranged from 2.1-8.5”. 37.5% of the catchable sized fish measured 7” or greater. Mean relative weights were average.
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 797 |
Contact
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
IDNR Pittsfield Field Office 1252 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 622-7219
217-368-2870
Description
Greenfield City Lake is under cooperative management between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of Greenfield. Greenfield City Lake is located within Patriot’s Park and has a trolling motor only motor size limit. There is one gravel ramp on the northwest end of the water body. Camping, and picnicking are available on site.Fishery History
Approximately 11 fish groups have been captured in this lake. These species and hybrids are as follows: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Redear Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Golden Shiner, Common Carp, Bluegill x Green Sunfish hybrids, and Bluegill x Redear Sunfish hybrids.Site Regulations
Boating permits are required to operate on the lake and can be obtained from the Shell Service Station located on the edge of Greenfield.
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: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of fish greater than or equal to 12 inches and less than 15 inches; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 1 fish greater than or equal to 15 inches and 5 fish less than 12 inches