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MAUTINO FWA - OSPREY LAKE
Lake Information
County: Bureau
Acreage: 14
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Yes
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? No
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Redear Sunfish |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
14947 |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
450 |
2024 |
Redear Sunfish |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
26376 |
Additional information for stocking on Osprey Lake - MFWA
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Very Good | A total of 91 Bluegill were sampled in 2022. The Bluegill population has really changed since historic nocturnal survey. Most notably is the numbers of fish over 6 inches and the increase in trophy 8-10 inches sized fish. These changes could possibly be due to the changes in the Largemouth Bass population. | |
Good | A total of 121 Largemouth Bass were sampled in 2022. The CPUE of 242 fish/hr is similar to historical DC nocturnal electrofishing samples. Osprey has a very strong class of fish in the 8-12 inch group. | |
Excellent | A total of 17 Redear sunfish were collected in 2022, which is similar to the 2019 survey. Size distribution is excellent with fish up to 9 inches sampled. Redear sunfish are not commonly sampled at high rates in most lakes due to habitat preferences. | |
Location: Osprey Lake is located just south of Sheffield or 3 miles west of Buda, within the Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Description: Osprey Lake was created by strip-mining in the 1950s. The lake did not open to the public until 1994 because of lack of roads and restroom facilities. Osprey Lake has 14.1 surface acres of water. A single lane concrete boat ramp with car/trailer parking is available.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: The fishery is managed by species-specific surveys and fish stocking. Osprey Lake receives an annual stocking of Redear sunfish.
Additional Lake Information: All Fish: 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 1 fish daily limit (14˝ minimum length limit)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 10 fish daily limit (no minimum length limit)
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit (no minimum length limit)
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: Statewide regulations
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: No daily limit (no minimum length limit)
Contact Information: Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park 16006-875 E St. Sheffield IL 61361815-454-2328IDNR Fisheries Biologist: David Wyffels630-360-4185
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