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BAUMANN PARK LAKE
Lake Information
County: Winnebago
Acreage: 26
Average Depth: 13.00 feet
Shoreline Length: 1.3 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? No
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? No
Trout stocked in fall
Trout stocked in spring
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
516 |
2024 |
Rainbow Trout |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
2603 |
Additional information for stocking on Baumann Park Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Fair | A total of 71 Bluegills were collected ranging in size from 3.1 – 7.7", with 71 greater than stock size (3.1"). Average length was 5.9". Body condition (as indexed by relative weight) was within its respective range. Despite Bluegill densities being high, very few smaller Bluegill were collected. This could be due to a poor spawning year for bluegill. It’s also possible that smaller fish are present but were difficult to collect due to water clarity and water depth. | |
Fair | A total of 59 Largemouth Bass were collected ranging in size from 4.6 – 18.7 ", with 43 greater than stock size (7.9"). Average length was 9.8". Both the PSD and RSD-14 fell below their respective target ranges. A lower PSD and RSD-14 value indicate an under abundance of large-sized Largemouth Bass and a high number of small sized Largemouth. Body condition exceeded the 90th percentile. A high body condition indicates sufficient forage for fish growth. A lower PSD and RSD-14 value coupled with the good body condition indicate lower quality bass fishery. It’s also possible that larger fish are present but were difficult to collect due to water clarity and water depth. Future evaluations will need to be made to determine if the conditions improve. | |
Location: The lake is a featured item in Cherry Valley village park that provides a wide variety of recreational activities. The main purpose of the lake is to provide recreational bank fishing for the casual angler who lives in close proximity to the lake. The lake may contain trophy bass and large catfish at times, but the mainstay of the fishery will be Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Channel catfish and smaller Largemouth bass for the more occasional and less experienced angler.
Description: The 26-acre lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet and an average depth of 13 feet. The shoreline is 6,800 feet (1.29 miles) with a SDI of 1.80. The bank slope is generally steep except for the east shore which is a sand flat. The lake is fed primarily by ground water, but in periods of extreme floods the Kishwaukee River bordering the west end of the park can discharge into the lake. The extremely clear water enables weed growth to reach 22 feet and is composed of Chara, Milfoil, Elodea, Coontail, Buttercup, and American, Leafy, Small, Sago and Curlyleaf pondweed. The lake has a boat ramp for special use, but the lake is only open to bank fishing. The entire shoreline is accessible to fishermen.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Baumann Lake is a groundwater fed gravel pit that is located in a village park in Cherry Valley. Gravel operations began in early 1980s and when completed the pit became impounded and was deeded to the village. The first survey was undertaken in June 1990, and the lake was first open to public fishing in 1991. Initial fish stocking was undertaken by private individuals followed by state stockings beginning in 1993. The village applied for a Clean Lakes Grant and received it in 1996. As part of the program, contaminant samples were taken on Largemouth bass and found to be below action levels for all tests. A community assessment survey took in Spring 2024. Overall, A total of 140 fish were sampled from 4 species.
Additional Lake Information: All Fish: 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: Village of Cherry Valley IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Brennan Caputo630-360-4181
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