Lake Bloomington
Lake Bloomington is a 635-acre city water supply reservoir in McLean County near Bloomington. It is open to public fishing year-round and holds walleye, bass, hybrid striped bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill and catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hubbard Park boat rampRampTake County Road 1750 East to Park View Lane, then east. Boats need a State Boating License and a City of Bloomington boat permit.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Bloomington are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- Boat fishing is not allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Two poles only. Jugs and trotlines are not allowed.
- Size and creel limits are posted at the Parks Office. Free loaner poles: 309-434-2161.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.