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JOHNSON SAUK TRAIL LAKE
Lake Information
County: Henry
Acreage: 50
Average Depth: 8.01 feet
Shoreline Length: 1.5 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Electric only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? Yes
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
2016 |
2022 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
2000 |
2022 |
Muskellunge |
Adult |
80 |
Additional information for stocking on Johnson Sauk Trail Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Average | The Bluegill population is dominated by fish in the 3–6-inch range. Size distribution of the Bluegill population has been moving toward larger fish with increased aquatic vegetation treatments. | |
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. | |
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 size class fish. Numbers of 15—20-inch fish have been steady. | |
Excellent | 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. | |
Location: Johnson Sauk Trail Lake is located in Henry County 5 miles north of Kewane off Illinois Route 78.
Description: Johnson Sauk Trail is a 58-surface acre impoundment with a maximum depth of 23 feet and an average depth of 8.2 feet. The lake was built in 1949 and finished in 1955. The lake was opened to fishing in 1957. It has a watershed of 876.1 acres. Boating is allowed, all boats operate at no wake. The lake has one paved boat ramp and parking lot. Part of the shoreline is ADA accessible.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Johnson Sauk Trail receives an annual stocking of Channel catfish at a rate of 35 per acre. Muskie are stocked every three years at a rate of 1 per acre.
Additional Lake Information: All Fish: 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 fish daily limit; 14˝ minimum length limit
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: No daily limit or minimum length limit
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Muskellunge: 1 fish daily limit; 36” minimum length limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: No daily limit or minimum length limit
Boats allowed: unlimited HP, no wake operation
Contact Information: Johnson Sauk Trail State 28616 Sauk Trail Road, Kewanee Il 61443309-853-5589IDNR Fisheries Biologist, David Wyffels630-360-4185
Multiple day tournaments are listed with * end date.
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| 2023 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| June-17 | 24668 | Approved | Johnson Sauk Main Ramp | bankhook | 0 | Common Carp | No | Yes |
| October-07 | 24669 | Approved | Johnson Sauk Main Ramp | bankhook | 0 | Common Carp | No | Yes |
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