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SPARTA RESERVOIR (SOUTH)
Lake Information
County: Randolph
Acreage: 25
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2022 |
Channel Catfish |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
250 |
2023 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
250 |
Additional information for stocking on Sparta Reservoir (South)
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Average | The bluegill population is average. Although 7 inch bluegill are present, no bluegill over eight inches have been collected in the last four fisheries surveys. Site Regulation: 15 fish daily limit. | |
Good | The channel catfish population is good. Twelve catfish were collected in the 2016 survey ranging in size from 13 – 21 inches. Channel catfish are stocked annually and have been collected in each of the last 4 surveys. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit. | |
Average | This lake has an average crappie population consisting of both black and white crappie. Of the 9 crappie collected in the 2016 survey, 2 were over nine inches. | |
Excellent | This lake has an excellent bass population. Of the 59 bass collected during the 2016 fall electrofishing sample, 53% were over 15 inches, 42% were over 16 inches, and 17% were over 18 inches. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit, 15" minimum length limit. | |
Location: Sparta Old City Reservoir (South) is located in Randolph County. From Sparta, head south on SR 4 for 1.5 miles, turn east on Summerville Road and take Lake City Lake Road north to the ramp.
Description: Sparta Old City Reservoir (South) is 25 acres in size. There is a single lane boat ramp. There are no concessions available.
Additional Lake Information: 2 pole and line fishing only.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 6 fish daily limit, 15" minimum length limit
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Bluegill and redear sunfish: 15 fish daily limit
Contact Information: City of Sparta 618-443-2917IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Eric Ratcliff618-931-4217
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