Milliken Lake

Milliken Lake

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Size
26ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Milliken Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

Top-rated for smallmouth bass. Excellent opportunities for boat, shore and wading anglers. Walleye, catfish and crappie are plentiful. 57 miles mapped.

Milliken Lake Map

Features

The Kankakee River within Illinois is listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register and is well known by northeastern Illinoisans for its rugged beauty. Glacial scouring has deposited rounded cobble and boulders over shale at many locations. Canoeists delight in the many rapids and lazy pools along this stretch of river. Although larger craft can be used on limited portions of the river near its mouth, above Kankakee Dam and above Memence, larger walleye and bass boats are out of place. Typically, anglers employ either canoes or jon boats with small motors. Many big smallmouth bass and walleye are taken by people who use nothing more than a good pair of chest waders. Much of the shoreline is privately owned and anglers are advised to observe areas posted “No Trespassing”. As always, be familiar with current state creel limits and regulations before beginning a fishing trip on the Kankakee River.

Forage

Various sucker species comprise the bulk of the forage fish. Other important species include gizzard shad, emerald shiner, common shiner, spotfin shine and young-of-the-year of all species. Crayfish, along with various insects and their larvae, comprise an important part of the river’s forage base. Hellgrammites are one of the most abundant and important insect forage in the river.

Seasonal Movements

Throughout late March and April, walleye tend to collect below the Wilmington and Kankakee dams, a small run of hybrid striped bass to the Wilmington tail waters was first observed in 1992. These hybrids have migrated into the system from other lakes and river the drainage area.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-7 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2023
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2015
Sep
2021
Mar
2023
Mar
Channel catfish
fish
2-7 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2023
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2015
Sep
2021
Mar
2023
Mar
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Crappie
fish
2-7 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2023
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2015
Sep
2021
Mar
2023
Mar
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Largemouth bass
fish
2-7 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2023
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
View in the App
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2015
Sep
2021
Mar
2023
Mar
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Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202322
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Rainbow trout
fish
2-7 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2023
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
View in the App
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2023
Mar
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Smallmouth bass
fish
16-17 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2015
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
View in the App
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2015
Sep
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