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BAKERS LAKE


Lake Information

County: LaSalle

Acreage: 8

Average Depth: 2.00 feet

Recreational Amenities

Boat Fishing? None

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"

200

2024

Channel Catfish

Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7"

120


Additional information for stocking on Bakers Lake


Fishing Outlook  ( Full PDF Report )

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Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Fair

Bakers lake historically has had ups and downs with Bluegill populations, which have coincided with Largemouth bass population densities. The Bluegill population continues to lack in numbers of quality-sized, 6-inch and larger fish. Reduced aquatic vegetation will help to reduce bluegill numbers overall and provide better food and space resources for the remaining fish.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Average

The 2024 sample showed that the Largemouth population is strong; the dominate size group collected in 2024 was in the 12–15-inch size group. Catch rates for fish greater than 12 increased from the 2021 survey. Reduced aquatic vegetation would help the Largemouth Bass feed on the abundant small Bluegill.

REDEAR SUNFISH

Good

Despite Baker’s Lake being a shallow lake in northern Illinois, the Redear Sunfish population has improved since they were first stocked in 1999. Redear accounted for 13% of all fish sampled. The abundant snail population is providing excellent food for Redear Sunfish. The current size distribution is going to provide for quality fishing in the future.

Location: Bakers Lake is a small 8-acre lake located just off Airport Road in Peru within Baker Park.

Description: Bakers Lake is owned by the city of Peru and the Fishery is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Fisheries. A picnic area, shelters and restrooms are available for use at the lake.

Additional Lake Information: All Fish: 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only

Site Regulations:
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 1 fish daily limit over 14 inches
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: Statewide Regulations
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit

Contact Information:
City of Peru
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
136 East Chestnut Street
815-223-0061 ext 2314
IDNR Fisheries Biologist: David Wyffels
630-360-4185