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Centennial Park Lake

Centennial Park Lake is a lake in Whiteside County, Illinois.

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Centennial Park Lake is a lake in Whiteside County, Illinois. Centennial Park Lake covers about 7 acres.

What to Expect at Centennial Park Lake

Centennial Park Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Centennial Park Lake

Stocking records for Centennial Park Lake also list rainbow trout, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Centennial Park, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Centennial Park Lake

On a first trip to Centennial Park, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Centennial Park Lake

Spring at Centennial Park is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Centennial Park can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Illinois Department of Natural Resources — iFishIllinois

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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