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HENNEPIN CANAL
Lake Information
County: Bureau
Acreage: 925
Average Depth: 5.00 feet
Shoreline Length: 104.5 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? 10 HP
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
Trout stocked in fall
Trout stocked in spring
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Largemouth Bass |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
3211 |
2023 |
Largemouth Bass |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
12313 |
2024 |
Largemouth Bass |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
2617 |
2024 |
Largemouth Bass |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
3672 |
Additional information for stocking on Hennepin Canal
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | Each pool is a little different. The middle pools, Geneseo to Sheffield, have better numbers and larger fish. The middle pools are the longest pools in the system and have varied habitats. These pools also provide the best access for boating. | |
Good | Channel Catfish can be found throughout the entire length of the Hennepin canal. Fish can be found below the many old locks on the Hennepin canal. | |
Good | The east end pools of the Hennepin Canal provide better fishing for Flathead Catfish. | |
Good | Each pool is a little different. The middle pools, Geneseo to Sheffield, have better numbers and larger fish. The middle pools are the longest pools in the system and have varied habitats. These pools also provide the best access for boating. | |
Excellent | Trout are stocked at the Visitor Center Lagoon in the spring and fall. | |
Location: This 104.5 linear park spans 5 counties (Rock Island, Henry, Bureau, Lee and Whiteside). Construction began on the Canal in 1890 and was completed in 1907. The Canal became a State Park in 1970. The Visitor's Center is located south of Interstate 80 just off Highway 40.
Description: Spanning 5 counties, the Canal is 925 acres with an average depth of 5 feet, is 104.5 miles long, and averages about 90 feet wide. The majority of the Canal is accessible to bank angling.
All boats should try to operate with “no wake” to protect the shoreline from wave erosion. The Hennepin Canal has 10 concrete boat ramps and 1 gravel boat ramp. There is no concession on the canal, however there are many cities near the Canal that offer bait, food and supplies.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: The fishery is managed by annual species-specific surveys and stocking. The Hennepin Canal receives an annual stocking of Largemouth Bass and Sauger. Trout are stocked at the Visitor's Center Lagoon in the spring and fall.
Additional Lake Information: All Fish: 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only
Site Regulations:
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 fish daily limit; 14˝ Minimum Length Limit
Jug Fishing is permitted from sunset to sunrise.
Carp and Buffalo may be taken by bow and arrow devices May 1 through September 30.
Contact Information: Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park 16006-875 E. St. 815-454-2328IDNR Fisheries Biologist: David Wyffels630-360-4185
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