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NORRIS CITY RESERVOIR
Lake Information
County: White
Acreage: 28
Natalie Phelps Finnie, Director |
JB Pritzker, Governor |
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
1350 |
2022 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
1350 |
Additional information for stocking on Norris City Reservoir
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | Bluegill size structure remains constant as most catchable fish are between 6 and 7.5 inches. | |
Excellent | Anglers continue to report excellent catches of channel catfish. Many fish reported and collected during electro fishing surveys are 16 inches or better. | |
Fair | Black and white crappie are present in Norris City Reservoir and fishing as reported from anglers has been fair. Anglers should target crappie around structure using minnows and jigs. | |
Good | Many fish between 0.5 to 1.5 pounds are present with larger bass sampled and reportedly being caught by anglers. | |
Location: Norris City Reservoir is located approximately one half mile east of Norris City.
Description: Norris City Reservoir has a surface area of 28.0 acres, maximum depth of 22.0 feet, with an average depth of 11.0 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 308.0 acre feet of water and a shoreline distance of 1.5 miles that is primarily rip-rap.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Recent survey data suggests Norris City Reservoir is currently supporting a balanced fishery. Fish most commonly sought after by anglers include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, crappie and occasionally flathead catfish.
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Kurt Daine618-949-3432
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