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ASHLAND NEW RESERVOIR
Lake Information
County: Morgan
Acreage: 12
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Electric only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2022 |
Channel Catfish |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
250 |
Additional information for stocking on Ashland New Reservoir
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Excellent | In 2021 Bluegill were collected at a rate of 54 fish per hour of electrofishing. Bluegill ranged from 1.5-8.1”. 92.8% of the catchable Bluegill population exceed 7” and 21.4% exceeded 8”. The catch rate in 2021 (CPUE=54) was only 26% of the catch rate in 2018 (CPUE=206). In 2018, 20.5% of the catchable Bluegill population exceeded 7” and 2.9% exceeded 8”. The current Bluegill/Redear Sunfish regulation is 10 fish/day. This quality bluegill fishery should provide anglers with excellent fishing opportunities for years to come. | |
Average | One Channel Catfish was collected during the 2021 survey. This fish measured 11.9”. No Channel Catfish were collected during the 2018 survey. IDNR will continue to stock non-vulnerable Channel Catfish biennially, or as State Hatchery production allows, to maintain angling opportunities for this species. | |
Very Good | The 2021 electrofishing survey yielded 110 Largemouth Bass per hour of electrofishing. Fish ranged from 3.1-19.6” and weighed up to 3.48lbs. The structural indices are all slightly below the goal, however the catch rate exceeds the management plan objectives. In 2018, Largemouth Bass were collected at a rate of 114 fish/hour with fish measuring 5.7-18.9” and weighing up to 3.48lbs. Most Largemouth Bass collected in 2018 ranged from 10-14”. 23.4% of Largemouth Bass exceeded 15”. | |
Excellent | Redear Sunfish were collected at a rate of 6 fish per hour during the 2021 electrofishing survey. These fish ranged from 8.0-9.0”. In 2018, 11 Redear Sunfish were sampled ranging from 7-10". The Redear Sunfish population looks to be healthy, however a higher catch rate is desired. | |
Location:
Ashland Reservoir is located in Northwest Morgan County, 3 miles southwest of Ashland off of Route 123 and Collins Road, 21 miles northwest of Springfield.
Description:
The Ashland New Reservoir is owned by the Village of Ashland and was constructed in 1978 as a secondary water supply. The Village of Ashland entered into a formal Cooperative Management Agreement with IDNR in 1988. The first step taken was a complete rehabilitation of the lake and subsequent restocking. The lake is 10 acres and has a maximum depth of approximately 20 feet. Boats are allowed with electric trolling motors only (No gas motors allowed on boat). There is a one-lane gravel ramp on the north end of the lake and the entire shoreline is accessible to bank fishing.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery:
Other fish species: Other species present in this lake include Black Crappie, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, and White Crappie.
Additional Lake Information:
Fishing Regulations:
Two pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing.
Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) – 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Electric trolling motors only, 14' boat length maximum.
Contact Information: Village of Ashland 217-476-3317 IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Blake Ruebush217-622-7219
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