FISHING

Fishing Tips

Water is still cold; fish with live baits such as minnows, worms or leeches instead of with artificial lures.

2025 Reported Biggest Catch

Scott-7 lb
Jim-6 lb
Alvaro-6 lb
Dan-5 lb
Michael-4 lb
William-4 lb
William-Nice Crappie

Booking Options

BOOK Day Pass 

          $ 25.00 Adult with your own Boat

         $ 20.00 Adult

         $ 15.00 Senior & Veteran

         $ 10.00 Age 12 and Under

         $    5.00 Non-Fishing Escort

 

BOOK 3-Month Pass

Starting date is the date of booking, valid for 90 consecutive days

        $ 250.00 Family (Includes 2 adults and up to two children age 12 and under)

        $ 125.00 Adult

        $ 100.00 Senior & Veteran

        $    75.00 Age 12 and Under

        $    50.00 Non-Fishing Escort

 

  • Catch & Release.
  • If you catch a Trophy Fish, send us the picture, we will post on website.
  • Porta Potty and Trash Cans are located by parking lot.
  • Park is open 9:00 am to sunset daily.
  • No charge for children 6 and under. Please do not let your kids remove stones from shorelines nor walk over waterfalls.
  • Wearing a Life Jacket while on a boat is mandatory.
  • A fishing license is not required.
  • There is no inclement weather refund. Please call to reschedule to another day of your choice at no additional charge.

Park Map - Our Fish

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Information

For non-swimmers, we recommend that everyone wear a flotation belt at all times while fishing. You may slip and fall into the water, be safe don't take a chance. Flotation belts are available at the park for you to use for the day free of charge, call 815-3887776.
A picture of the strap and buckle for a scuba diving vest.

  • Fishing is open year-round daily 9:00 am to sunset, unless lake and ponds are frozen.
  • Park access to fishermen and their escorts only
  • Online bookings accepted only, no cash payments
  • Passes are for one person 
  • Season Passes are non-transferable, valid only for the individual passholder or family and may not be shared
  • Live baits are allowed
  • Kayaks, canoes and lightweight portable boats are allowed as long as you can hand-carry them to the launching pier in front of the house
  • Electric engines are allowed
  • Boats can be unloaded on driveway close to pier
  • Picnicking is allowed
  • Smoking is allowed, do not throw cigarette butts in the water or grounds
  • Gate entry code will show on your booking confirmation
  • When exiting, if gate does not automatically open, please use gate keypad again
  • By booking you agree to the Lease Agreement and Disclaimer

Rules

  • Boats must be launched at the pier and not from shoreline
  • Paddle boards and inflatable boats are prohibited
  • Life jacket is mandatory while on a boat
  • Children aged 12 and under will require an accompanying adult
  • No bicycles
  • No swimming
  • Do not enter water
  • No net fishing
  • No pets
  • No alcohol
  • No crossing or walking over waterfalls
  • No removal of stones along shorelines
  • No access to house or immediate surroundings

We do not offer inclement weather refunds, you may choose another day at no charge.

Kids Hooked on Fishing

Pictures

Videos

A man standing next to a stream with rocks.
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Rainbow and Brown Trout stocking
A person holding onto chains while cleaning a fish.
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Rainbow Trout stocking
A person holding onto a net with fish in it
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Brook, Rainbow, Brown Trout
A green bucket is in the back of a boat.
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Brook, Rainbow, Brown Trout
A person holding a hose and cleaning the outside of an ice chest.
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Rainbow, Brown Trout
A person holding onto a net with fish in it
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Brook, Rainbow, Brown Trout
A man holding an orange stick in front of a white box.
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Brook, Rainbow Trout
A person is holding a fish on the grill.
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Rainbow, Brown Trout
A group of fish in a net on the ground.
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Channel Catfish stocking
A close up of some food on the table
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Channel Catfish
A bowl of fish in the water
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Yellow Perch stocking
A man holding a blue bucket on the side of a river.
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Yellow Perch
A painting of an octopus in the water.
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Tiger Musky
A bunch of fish that are in the water.
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Hybrid striped Bass stocking
A close up of many fish in the water.
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Fathead and Golden Shiners stocking
A close up of some leaves on the ground
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Fathead Minnows
A woman standing next to a laptop on top of a boat.
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Triploid Grass Carp Stocking
A body of water with trees in the background.
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Trout feeding
A body of water with trees in the background.
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Trout feeding
A waterfall in the middle of a forest.
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Stream
A stream of water flowing over rocks.
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Waterfall
A man is fishing from his boat while another person rides in the water.
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Kayaks on lake
A man holding a frisbee next to two boats.
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Taking Kayaks to launching pier
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Father and Son at the pier
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Osprey fishing

Frequently Asked Question

You need to make a booking online.

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Testimonials

Mind blown. Gorgeous property, and there isn't a bad spot to fish. Between the three of us, we caught over a dozen between 9:30 and 1:30. You have got to see this place to believe it.

Loved it all. Easy online booking, great help at the site, and we caught lots of fish. The place is so beautiful.

Been wanting to fish this place since I was a kid and today was the day, the owner was awesome

Quiet, relaxing and peaceful. My family and I brought a picnic (cleaned everything up after!!) We caught so many different types of fish! My boyfriend sent pictures to his friends and they asked if he was in Florida. Absolutely beautiful!!

Best fishing around! I was one out of about 15 people when I was there. We were all catching fish. As good as the fishing is the views. Unbelievable!

Nice and beautiful out there big fish I recommend going here

Kids really enjoyed fishing. So peaceful and quiet.

This place was awesome. Everything we expected.

Beautiful and relaxing getaway!!

Such a beautiful place!!