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CHILLICOTHE PD PONDS
Lake Information
County: Peoria
Average Depth: 4 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? no
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | All 3 ponds have a moderate density of bluegill up to 8 inches in length and in good body condition. | |
Fair | All 3 ponds have a low density of large bowfin present. | |
Location: Chillicothe Park District has a series of 3 small ponds that are located on the Northwest edge of the city of Peoria in StoneWater Park. StoneWater Park is located in a neighborhood to the west of Hickory Grove Grade School off of Wynncrest Lane at 11107 North Granite Street, Dunlap.
Description: StoneWater Park is a 16 acre park that contains 3 ponds that total 4 surface acres. The park also has a one-mile long walking/biking trail. The park also has a nature themed playground with benches and picnic tables. All 3 ponds have very good shoreline fishing access.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: These 3 ponds are shallow, fertile, water retention basins that contain the sport fishery of largemouth bass and bluegill.
Additional Lake Information: IDNR Fishing Regulations:
All fish...2 Pole and Line Fishing Only.
Large of Smallmouth Bass.....18 inch minimum size limit and 1 fish per day harvest limit.
Bluegill and Redear Sunfish....25 fish per day harvest limit.
Channel Catfish......6 fish per day harvest limit.
Contact Information: Chillicothe Park District 309-274-3409IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Rob Hilsabeck309-446-9143