City park lake

Lake Storey

Knox County, Illinois

Lake Storey is a 132-acre lake in Lake Storey Park in Galesburg, Knox County. The park has a boat ramp and fishing access.

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Surface area133 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Lake Storey boat rampRamp
Public ramp at 149 Lakeland Dr, GalesburgDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Storey are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The ramp is reached by sidewalk from the park lot.
Call the park at (309) 345-3683 for motor rules and fees.
Check park rules before you go.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.