Johnson Sauk Trail Lake
Location 50 acres
Fishing Outlook
Crappie spp.
Poor
Black and White Crappie are both present in Johnson Sauk Trail. White Crappie are the dominate species. Quality fish can be found for both species, but in very low density. Most fish will be less than 8 inches. The lake has no size or creel limits on this species, and they do need to be harvested to improve the fishery.
Largemouth Bass
Very Good
The Largemouth Bass population continues to have a good population structure that will provide for quality fishing with a chance for a trophy-sized class fish. Numbers of 15—20 inch fish have been steady.
Muskellunge
Very Good
Muskie are stocked every third year. Fish in the 33-38 inch range will be the dominate size class. Fish above 42" do show up regularly in samples.
Bluegill
Average
The Bluegill population is dominated by fish in the 3"–6" range. Size distribution of the Bluegill population has been moving toward larger fish with increased aquatic vegetation treatments.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 2040 |
| 2025 | Muskellunge | Adult | 58 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 800 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 1200 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 2000 |
Contact
28616 Sauk Trail Road, Kewanee Il 61443
309-853-5589
Description
Johnson Sauk Trail Lake is a 58-surface acre impoundment with a maximum depth of 23 feet and an average depth of 8.2 feet. It has a watershed of 876.1 acres. The lake was built in 1949 and finished in 1955. The lake was opened to fishing in 1957. Boating is allowed; all boats must operate at no wake. The lake has one paved boat ramp and parking lot. Part of the shoreline is ADA accessible.Fishery History
Johnson Sauk Trail Lake receives an annual stocking of Channel Catfish at a rate of 35 fish per acre. Muskie are stocked every 3 years at a rate of 1 fish per acre.Site Regulations
Johnson Sauk Trail Lake has a no wake regulation and no horsepower restrictions.
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
- All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Muskie: 36 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
