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HASTINGS LAKE - LCFPD
Lake Information
County: LAKE
Acreage: 74
Average Depth: 9.50 feet
Shoreline Length: 1.5 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? trolling motor only
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? No
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Northern Pike |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
292 |
2024 |
Northern Pike |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
300 |
Additional information for stocking on Hastings Lake - LCFPD
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | 6 Black crappie were collected in 2021. Fish measured from 3.9” to 5.0”. Larger crappie were not detected but mature size fish >9” likely inhabit the lake. | |
Very Good | In 2021, 128 bluegill were collected. Fish ranged from 2” to 7.6”; 9% of the bluegill were over 7” long and 2% were over 7.5” long. Larger fish likely exist but because of sampling conditions larger size bluegill were tough to collect. | |
Very Good | In 2021, 28 largemouth bass were collected in 50 minutes of DC electrofishing. Fish measured 1.6” and 18”; 57% were over 12” long, 57% were over 14” long, and 42% exceeded the legal length of 15”. Fish sampling can be difficult because of the lake has mostly a shallow shelf near shore then drop-offs fairly steeply. The size structure suggests consistent reproduction and a quality bass fishing experience. Site Regulation: 15” minimum length limit; 6 fish daily creel limit. | |
Average | This species is stocked annually with 10” fingerlings. Spring fyke nets targeting northern pike yielded 4.2 fish/net night; averaged 27” long and weighed 4.8 lbs. No northern pike were collected with electrofishing gear this year. Site Regulation: 24” minimum length limit; 3 fish per day creel limit | |
Location: Hastings Lake is located in the Village of Lindenhurst in Lake County, Illinois.
Description: Hastings Lake was purchased by the Lake County Forest Preserve District in 2003 from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. The YMCA maintained a Youth Camp at the lake from 1923 to 2003. Hastings Lake is a glacial origin lake and has inputs from Crooked Lake to the west and Linden Lake to its southeast. Hastings Lake is 74 acres; shoreline length 1.5 miles; watershed 2129 acres (29 to 1); maximum depth 26 feet; average depth 9.5 feet. Carry-in boats, kayaks and canoes can launch on a sandy shoreline in the northwestern part of the lake. Electric trolling motors are allowed. There is No developed boat ramp and there is no trailer parking available. No concessions are available and no fish cleaning facilities are available.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Common carp were causing some water quality problems when the lake was acquired in 2003 so a removal project was undertaken. At least 1687 carp weighing 6062 lbs. were removed thru 2021 and predator stockings were enhanced. The fishery has rebounded and now supports a more balanced combination of sport fish and pan fish. Occasional fish surveys take place to update the Status of the Fishery.
Hastings Lake receives annual stockings of 10” northern pike.
Additional Lake Information: Carry-in boats, kayaks and canoes can launch on a sandy shoreline in the northwestern part of the lake. Electric trolling motors are allowed. There is No developed boat ramp and there is no trailer parking available. No concessions are available and no fish cleaning facilities are available.
All fish species - two pole and line fishing only.
Contact Information: Lake County Forest Preserve District: 847-367-6640IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Andy Plauck815-675-2386 ext. 214
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