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SPARTA RESERVOIR (NORTH)
Lake Information
County: Randolph
Acreage: 27
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
250 |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
150 |
Additional information for stocking on Sparta Reservoir (North)
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | The bluegill population is good. There are plenty of 7 inch bluegill with a few over eight inches also present. | |
Good | Although not collected in the 2016 survey, channel catfish are stocked annually and have been collected in previous surveys. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit. | |
Average | This lake has an average crappie population consisting of both black and white crappie. Of the 11 crappie collected in the 2016 survey, 5 were over nine inches. | |
Excellent | This lake has an excellent bass population. Of the bass collected during the 2016 fall electrofishing sample, 27% were over 15 inches, 21% were over 16 inches, and 17% were over 18 inches. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit, 15" minimum length limit. | |
Excellent | The redear sunfish population is excellent. In the 2016 fisheries survey, redear sunfish were collected up to 10 inches in length. | |
Location: Sparta New City Reservoir (North) is located in Randolph County. From Sparta head north on SR 4 for 0.4 miles, turn east on Mounds Street. The lake is located north of Mounds Street about 0.8 miles east of Sparta.
Description: Sparta New City Reservoir (North) is 27 acres in size. There is a single lane boat ramp. There are no concessions available.
Additional Lake Information: All fish 2 pole and line fishing only.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 6 fish daily limit, 15" minimum length limit
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Contact Information: City of Sparta 618-443-2917IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Eric Ratcliff618-931-4217