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Mallard Lake

Mallard Lake is a lake in DuPage 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.

Mallard Lake is a lake in DuPage County, Illinois. Mallard Lake covers about 85 acres and reaches a recorded 25 feet.

What to Expect at Mallard Lake

Mallard 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 Mallard Lake

Stocking records for Mallard Lake also list muskellunge, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Muskellunge and Pike

For large predators at Mallard, throw a bucktail, jerkbait or large rubber lure along points and weed edges for muskellunge.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Mallard Lake

On a first trip to Mallard, 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 Mallard Lake

Spring at Mallard 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 Mallard can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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