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NORRIS CITY RESERVOIR
Lake Information
County: White
Acreage: 28
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
1350 |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
810 |
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. A few bluegill over 8 inches are present. There are no size or harvest limits for sunfish. Anglers are encouraged to harvest bluegill to increase the growth rate. | |
Excellent | Anglers continue to report excellent catches of channel catfish. Many fish reported and collected during electro fishing surveys are 16 inches or better. Site Regulation: There is a daily harvest limit of 6 fish per day. | |
Fair | Black and white crappie are present in Norris City Reservoir. Anglers should target crappie around structure using minnows and jigs. Anglers should target crappie around structure using minnows and jigs. There are no size or harvest limits for crappie. | |
Good | Many fish between 1 to 2 pounds are present with larger bass sampled and reportedly being caught by anglers. Bass were collected at a rate of 78 fish/hr in the 2023 survey. Eighteen percent of the bass collected were over 18 inches in length. Site Regulation: There is a 15 inch minimum size limit for bass and the daily harvest limit is 6 fish per day. | |
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.
Additional Lake Information: Site Regulations:
Largemouth Bass: 15" minimum size limit; 6 fish daily limit
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Shawn Hirst618-559-5009
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