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Citizen’s Lake is located in Warren County at the west edge of Monmouth along U.S. Route 34.
This small watershed impoundment of 26 acres is owned by the City of Monmouth and managed for fishing by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The lake has a south basin of 17.7 acres with a maximum depth of 33 feet and a north basin of 8.3 acres with maximum depth of 13 feet. The two basins are connected by a short channel that is spanned by a historic 1895 bridge. In 2016, the bridge was dedicated to Ken Russell the longtime IDNR District Fisheries biologist who helped relocate the bridge to Citizen’s Lake. Most of the 1.4 miles of shoreline is accessible to bank fishing. Boat ramps are available on both basins and a small trailer campground is situated near the north lake basin.
All Fish - 2 pole and line fishing only.
Large or Smallmouth Bass:
- Protected Slot Length Limit with 1 fish greater than or equal to 15 inches and/or 5 fish less than 12 inches daily.
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish:
- 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish:
- 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Trout:
- Fall Closed Season
Large or Smallmouth Bass:
- Protected Slot Length Limit with 1 fish greater than or equal to 15 inches and/or 5 fish less than 12 inches daily.
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish:
- 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish:
- 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Trout:
- Fall Closed Season
How big is Citizens Lake?
Citizens Lake is approximately 26 sq acres (0 sq km) in size.
How deep is Citizens Lake?
Citizens Lake is approximately 33 feet (10.1 m) at its deepest point.
What kind of fish are in Citizens Lake?
Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Citizens Lake.
When are the best fishing times for Citizens Lake?
Today fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 8-10 am and 3-4 pm and 8-9 pm. For more more best fishing times visit our Citizens Lake Fishing Forecast page. Lake-Link Pro Members can get detailed fishing forecasts for up to 10 days in advance and species specific for Citizens Lake.
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