Mazonia Lakes
Mazonia is the Grundy County part of Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area, about 3 miles southeast of Braidwood. The site has more than 200 small strip-mine ponds.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mazonia-Braidwood access roadsPublicWalk-in and bank fishing at the ponds. Bullhead Lake is open to paddle craft only.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 Mazonia Lakes 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.
Search more bait shops near Mazonia Lakes ↗Local tips
- Call the site office at 815-237-0063 for current closures.
- Many ponds are small, so a kayak or bank walk works well.
- Hunting seasons are busy, so check dates before you go.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.