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MAUTINO FWA - MIRROR LAKE
Lake Information
County: Bureau
Acreage: 5
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? electric motor only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Redear Sunfish |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
5560 |
2024 |
Redear Sunfish |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
5145 |
Additional information for stocking on Mirror Lake - MFWA
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Excellent | The Bluegill population in Mirror Lake have excellent size distribution, with very good chances at fish larger than 8 inches. Dense Chara stand provide quality forage for bluegill growth. | |
Average | The largemouth population is dense and comprised of fish from 10-14 inches. The dense largemouth population helps to produce the quality sunfish population. | |
Excellent | Redear Sunfish are doing very well in Mirror Lake. Mirror Lake does have ample amounts of aquatic snails which are the preferred food of Redear Sunfish. | |
Location: Mirror Lake is located just south of Sheffield or 3 miles west of Buda, within the Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Description: Mirror 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. The lake has 5.1 surface acres of water. Mirror Lake is very clear, dusk and dawn are prime fishing times. A single gravel lane boat ramp with car/trailer parking is available.
Additional Lake Information: All Fish: 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 1 Fish Daily Creel Limit (14˝ Minimum Length Limit)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 10 Fish Daily Creel Limit (No Minimum Length Limit)
Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Creel Limit (No Minimum Length Limit)
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: State Wide Regulations
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: No Fish Daily Creel Limit (No Minimum Length Limit)
Electric trolling motors only
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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