Moorman Park Lake

Info / Adams County

Location 1 acres

Moorman Park Lake is a 4 acre lake located on an 80 acre property off North 39th Street in Quincy, Illinois.

Fishing Outlook

Recent Stocking History
2026 Bluegill x Green Sunfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 1000
2026 Rainbow Trout NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 780
2025 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 159
2025 Redear Sunfish Fingerling (1 - 3") 604

Contact

Blake Ruebush
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
IDNR Pittsfield Field Office 1252 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 622-7219
Quincy Park District
Administrative Office
1231 Bonansinga Drive Quincy, IL 62301
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(217) 223-7703

Description

Moorman Park Lake was built in 1964 and has since provided fishing opportunities for those that visit Moorman Park. The lake and surrounding property offer various other outdoor recreational opportunities.  The entire shoreline is accessible for bank fishing.  Paddle boats can be rented through Quincy Park District. 

Fishery History

Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Channel Catfish are the sportfish species that are currently being managed in this lake.  Rainbow Trout are stocked in the spring and fall in Moorman Park Lake as part of the Catchable Trout Program.  This program was initiated in April of 2026.  Other species in this lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill x Green Sunfish hybrids, Triploid Grass Carp, and Green Sunfish.

Site Regulations

Statewide fishing regulations apply.

Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:

  • Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
  • Rainbow Trout - 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)

Additional Information

Paddleboats & Kayaks: Paddleboat rentals are located in this same area on Moorman Lake. Four seat boats are available for rent. Youth 12 and under must ride with an adult (over 18 years old).

Summer Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to Sunset, Sunday Noon to Sunset. Spring/Fall Hours: Monday – Friday 3:30 p.m. to Sunset, Saturday 10 a.m. to Sunset, Sunday Noon to Sunset.

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