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Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Grundy County approximately 1 mile south and 8 miles east of Morris, between Illinois Route 47 and Interstate Route 55 on Lorenzo/Pine Bluff Road.
Formerly a cooling reservoir, Heidecke Lake has 1,955 surface acres of water with 75% of shoreline comprised of rock rip-rapped dikes. A "safe harbor" created by breakwaters was constructed in 1993. There are no horsepower limitations; maximum speed is 40 mph except in designated "no wake" areas; working gasoline engine required as main propulsion unit; boats under 14' are not recommended. Zebra mussels have been found in Heidecke Lake and boaters should take appropriate measures upon departure. Shore angler access is located on the east side of lake off Dresden Road with portions of the center and east dike open to bank fishing. A handicapped fishing pier is located on the east side of the lake as well.
Swimming, wading, water skiing and sail boating are prohibited. Heidecke Lake is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to sunset from April 1 to ten days prior to the opening of the waterfowl season. There are no horsepower limitations; maximum speed is 40 mph except in designated "no wake" areas; working gasoline engine required as main propulsion unit; boats under 14' are not recommended. A recently refurbished three-lane concrete boat ramp with fully blacktopped 100+ car/trailer parking is available. Boat launch is handicapped accessible. The boat access is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to sunset; bank fishing access on the center and eastern dikes opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at sunset. Since windy conditions can produce treacherous waves, the lake can be closed at the discretion of the site superintendent.
Additional site specific fishing regulations:
Boaters are required to have operational gasoline motors. No horsepower limitations.
All fish species: Two pole and line fishing only.
Largemouth or Smallmouth Bass: 12” to 18” protected slot; 2 fish under 12”, 1 fish over 18” daily limit
Hybrid Striped Bass: 10 fish daily limit/3 fish 17” or longer
Crappie: 15 fish daily limit
Muskellunge: 48” minimum length limit
Walleye: 16” minimum length limit, 3 fish daily limit
Additional site specific fishing regulations:
Boaters are required to have operational gasoline motors. No horsepower limitations.
All fish species: Two pole and line fishing only.
Largemouth or Smallmouth Bass: 12” to 18” protected slot; 2 fish under 12”, 1 fish over 18” daily limit
Hybrid Striped Bass: 10 fish daily limit/3 fish 17” or longer
Crappie: 15 fish daily limit
Muskellunge: 48” minimum length limit
Walleye: 16” minimum length limit, 3 fish daily limit
How big is Heidecke Lake?
Heidecke Lake is approximately 1,955 sq acres (8 sq km) in size with 17 miles (27.4 km) of shoreline.
What kind of fish are in Heidecke Lake?
Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, Channel Catfish, Drum (Sheepshead), Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Tiger Muskie, Walleye, White Bass, Yellow Bass and Yellow Bullhead in Heidecke Lake.
Other fish species in the lake include Redear Sunfish and Wiper Bass.
When are the best fishing times for Heidecke Lake?
Today fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 8-10 am and 4-5 pm. For more more best fishing times visit our Heidecke Lake Fishing Forecast page. Lake-Link Pro Members can get detailed fishing forecasts for up to 10 days in advance and species specific for Heidecke Lake.
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Heidecke Lake Reviews
mark t.
Naperville, IL
caught 25 inch 5 # walleye on south side 7.8 ft water 1/16 oz jig with nightcrawler
Reviewed Jul 12, 2018
mark t.
Naperville, IL
caught 15 small walleye on south side 8.5 ft deep jig and 1/2 worm jigging off the bottom 12 white bass 3 blue gill
Reviewed Jun 8, 2018
getnany g.
Coal City, Illinois
2007 was a good year for a few fish each trip, mainly walleye and white bass with an occasional striper when trolling. Had some good crappie action with minnows and tube jigs 18 inches below floats, not to mention a number of 5-7 lb. cats on the same rig. as you can imagine the crappies slowly take the jig down whereas the cats will take the float and the rod if not careful. Would really like to get out on Heidecke ice fishing, could be the best walleye fishing in all of Illinois.
Hope the water level stays low so I can get my boat to the far side, under most conditions even a light breeze can make the bridge a dangerous, head crushing experience.
getnany
Reviewed Dec 25, 2007
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