Evergreen Lake

Reservoir. Illinois, United States.
40.6369, -89.0348 — View on the map

Area
374 ha
Managed by
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
Permit required
Illinois fishing license (IDNR)
Step-free access
yes
Boat launch
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

  • T-shaped digital hanging scale with LCD screen and strapResponsible gear
    Digital Hanging Scale 50 kg

    To check the minimum size: Muskellunge 91.4 cm here.

    €30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Spool of fine 300 m fishing braid
    4-Strand PE Braid, 300 m

    For: european perch, brown trout, rainbow trout · spoon and spinner fishing

    €29.90£15.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Open box of assorted fishing lures sorted into compartments
    101-Piece Lure and Tackle Box

    For: northern pike, zander, walleye · spoon and spinner fishing

    €41.90£23.90Not shipped to the United States

Species present

IDNR ifishillinois.org fishing outlook species

Local rules

IDNR 2026 fishing outlook: Crappie spp. Good; Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) Excellent; Largemouth Bass Fair; Muskellunge Excellent. Not mapped: Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye). Site-Specific Fishing Regulations: All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing; no trot lines, jugs or bank poles; bow fishing is allowed All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit Muskie: 48 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 18 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 5 fish greater than or equal to 10 inches Additional Information Planning to eat your ca

Area rules (Illinois) for these species

Muskellunge and tiger muskie91.4 cm

2026 season calendar

Access

Handicap Access: Yes; Boat Fishing: Yes - 10 hp limit; Boat Ramps: Yes

Official sources

  1. Evergreen Lake — ifishillinois.org (IDNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)