Brimfield Lake
Info / Peoria County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
Yes - covered pavilion present
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
Location 8 acres
Fishing Outlook
Largemouth Bass
Average
The Largemouth Bass population continues to be present at a high density of fish under 15 inches in length that have only average body condition. Aquatic vegetation control may allow these fish better access to eat the numerous small bluegills.
Channel Catfish
Good
The Channel Catfish population was sampled by 3 fish from 16 to 17.5 inches long. The average body condition of these fish was good.
Bluegill
Good
The Bluegill population is present with a high density of fish up to 9 inches in length. The body condition and growth rate of these fish is just average. Aquatic vegetation control may reduce the density of these fish through predation by the largemouth bass. A reduced Bluegill density should allow the remaining fish more food and improved growth rate. Thousands of Bluegill fry were observed in submerged vegetation along the shoreline during the survey.
Black Crappie
Fair
A low density population is present up to 12 inches in length. The body condition of these fish was average.
Redear Sunfish
Good
The Redear Sunfish population was present at a low density, with fish up to 12 inches in length. The average body condition of these fish was good.
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Description
Brimfield Lake is a borrow pit of 8.4 acres in size with a maximum depth of 22 feet. The majority of the shoreline is accessible to anglers. The water clarity averages over 10 feet.Fishery History
In 2019, a fall electrofishing survey was used to evaluate the fish population. The Brimfield High School Biology Class assisted with the survey. Aquatic vegetation control was completed in the spring of 2017, 2018 and 2019.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: 12 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit