Ashland Old Reservoir
Info / Morgan County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 5 acres
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Excellent
In 2025, Bluegill were collected at a rate of 115 fish per hour of electrofishing. Bluegill ranged from 1.6 – 8.8”. 38.6% of the catchable-sized Bluegill measured 6” or greater. 11.4% measured 8” or more. Average body condition was excellent. This quality Bluegill fishery should provide anglers with excellent fishing opportunities for years to come.
Redear Sunfish
Good
Redear Sunfish were collected at a rate of 38 fish per hour during the 2025 electrofishing survey. These fish ranged from 3.1 – 9.1”. 92.9% of the catchable sized fish measured 7” or more. 7.1% measured 9” or greater. The Redear Sunfish population looks to be healthy.
Channel Catfish
Average
No Channel Catfish were collected during the 2025 survey. IDNR will continue to stock non-vulnerable Channel Catfish biennially, or as State Hatchery production allows, to maintain angling opportunities for this species.
Largemouth Bass
Good
The 2025 electrofishing survey yielded 72 Largemouth Bass per hour of electrofishing. Fish ranged from 3.9 – 14.9”. There is currently a high density of smaller Largemouth Bass in this fishery. The Largemouth Bass population is doing well as far as quantity of fish. The current regulation is the Statewide Largemouth Bass regulation, which is a 6 fish daily limit with no length limit.
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 75 |
Contact
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
IDNR Pittsfield Field Office 1252 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 622-7219
217-476-3317
Description
The Ashland Old Reservoir is owned by the Village of Ashland. The Village of Ashland entered into a formal Cooperative Management Agreement with IDNR in 1988. The lake is 5 acres and has a maximum depth of approximately 15 feet. The entire shoreline is accessible to bank fishing.Fishery History
Other species present in this lake include Common Carp and Yellow Bullhead.
Site Regulations
No boats are allowed on the lake.
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: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit