Homer Lake
Homer Lake is an 81 acre lake in the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, about 2 miles northwest of Homer. It was built in 1969 and is known for channel catfish and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Channel Catfish
IDNR stocks 8 inch catfish each year
Largemouth Bass
Strong fishery; 14 inch minimum
Saugeye
Rated good
Bluegill
Plentiful but small
Crappie
White crappie improving, black crappie poor
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Homer Lake boat rampsRampThree boat ramps and a canoe and kayak launch. Kayak rentals available. No launch fee.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass Applies to largemouth and smallmouth | 14 in | 6 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14 in | 6 / day |
| Channel Catfish | See Illinois rules book ↗ | 6 / day |
| Walleye Also applies to sauger and saugeye | 14 in | 6 / day |
| Saugeye | 14 in | 6 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Homer Lake ↗Local tips
- Use an electric motor on the water.
- Keep bass 14 inches or longer.
- Bluegill are plentiful but small, so use small baits.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.