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DONGOLA CITY RESERVOIR
Lake Information
County: Union
Acreage: 5
Recreational Amenities
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 |
2020 |
Channel Catfish |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
500 |
2020 |
Largemouth Bass |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
1000 |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
1540 |
Additional information for stocking on DONGOLA CITY RESERVOIR
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Poor | The bluegill population remains stunted and poor. Of the bluegill collected in the 2019 spring survey, none were over seven inches. | |
Good | The channel catfish population appears to be good. Channel catfish have been collected during the last 11 surveys and appear to grow well. | |
Poor | Dongola City Lake has a poor crappie population consisting of both black and white crappie. Very few crappie over 8 inches have been observed during sampling in the past. Anglers are encouraged to harvest all crappie caught regardless of size to alleviate the overabundance of smaller crappie in the lake. | |
Excellent | Dongola City Lake has an excellent bass population. Of the largemouth bass collected in 2019, 37% were over 15 inches, 28% were over 16 inches, and 17% were over 18 inches. Site Regulation: 18 inch minimum length limit and one fish per day creel limit. | |
Poor | The redear population appears poor. Redear are rarely collected during sampling and do not appear to be numerous. | |
Location: Dongola City Reservoir is located in Union County west of Dongola. From Dongola, head west on Mill Street/Lake Road and turn north onto Howell Lane/Mill Creek Road.
Description: Dongola City Reservoir is 58 acres in size. There is a single lane boat ramp with dock. There are no restrooms or concessions available.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: An electrofishing survey is conducted every spring at this lake. All fishery information is based on these surveys.
Additional Lake Information: Site Regulation:
Largemouth Bass: 18 inch minimum length limit, one fish per day creel limit.
Contact Information: City of Dongola: 618-827-4343IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Nick Abell618-967-0952
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