Our Lakes

There are several man-made lakes and several small ponds within Woodhaven Lakes. They include:

• Woodhaven Lake (26.8 acres)
• Bass Lake (25.8 acres)
• Sunset Lake (7.2 acres)
• Black Oak Lake (6.5 acres)
• Pine Lake (2 acres)
• Hidden Lake (1.5 acres)
• Blue Gill Lake (1/2 acre)

Our Lakes Manager has a degree in Fisheries, Biology/Lake Management. We are committed to preserving the ecological health of our lake system. Only rowboats, canoes, paddleboats and sailboats are allowed on our lakes. We do not allow the use of gasoline-powered motors on any of the lakes. Electric trolling motors may be used on Woodhaven, Bass, Sunset and Black Oak Lakes.

Fishing

The main species of fish caught are largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. In addition, populations of redear sunfish, black crappie, green sunfish, bullhead and carp exist.

The lakes at Woodhaven are stocked on a regular basis and based on fish surveys conducted by biologists from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and lake personnel.Species most often stocked are channel catfish and hybrid bluegill. Catfish are normally stocked at a catchable size of 1 - 2 pounds each. The hybrid bluegills are stocked at 5 - 7 inches.

Fishing piers are located on Woodhaven, Pine, and Black Oak Lakes. These structures offer a stable and flat surface to fish from over the water. During winter months, ice fishing becomes popular, especially for bluegill.

Woodhaven supports and enforces the use of a valid Illinois Fishing license. Minnows are not allowed as bait in any lake.

2007 Fishing Limits

• Largemouth Bass: 14 inch minimum length, 1 fish daily limit per lake for all lakes except Bluegill Lake
• Bluegill: No length limit, no catch limit
• Crappie: No length limit, 15 per day per lake
• Channel Catfish: No length limit, 4 per day, per lake
• Bullhead: No length limit, no catch limit

For more information about Woodhaven's lakes and fishing, click here.