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FOUR LAKES


Lake Information

County: Winnebago

Acreage: 19

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

2024

Channel Catfish

Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7"

340

2024

Largemouth Bass

Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7"

1622


Additional information for stocking on Four Lakes


Fishing Outlook  ( Full PDF Report )

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Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Developing

A total of 41 Bluegills were collected ranging in size from 1.2 – 4.7", with 32 > stock- size (3.1 in). Average length was 3.1". The Bluegill population has a low population of stock-size fish. A lack of larger-sized fish could be due to the low Largemouth Bass population and the high fishing pressure the ponds get. A 3-year supplemental Bluegill stocking will start in 2024 to rehabilitate the population. Another survey will be conducted in 2026 to access the supplemental Bluegill stocking success.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Developing

A total of 11 Largemouth Bass were collected ranging in our last survey ranging in size from 2.8 – 17.2", with 8 > Stock size (7.9"). Average length was 11.1". The Largemouth Bass population has a low population of stock-size fish. This could be due to the largemouth bass population not getting a success spawn off in previous years. A 3-year supplemental Largemouth Bass stocking will start in 2024 to rehabilitate the population. Another survey will be conducted in 2026 to assess the supplemental bass stocking success.

REDEAR SUNFISH

Poor

A total of 26 Redear sunfish were collected ranging in size from 2.8 – 5.7", with 13 > stock-size (3.1"). Average length was 3.8". The Redear population has a low population of stock-size fish. A lack of larger-sized fish could be due to the low Largemouth Bass population and the high fishing pressure the pond gets. This population will be reassessed in 2026 after the 3-year Largemouth bass and Bluegill stockings.

History and Status of the Sport Fishery: During our last survey in fall of 2023, five species and 81 individual fish were collected.

Additional Lake Information: 2 pole and line fishing only.

Site Regulations:
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 1 fish daily limit; 14˝ minimum length limit
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit

Contact Information:
Winnebago County Forest PD
IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Brennan Caputo
630-360-4181