About Evergreen Lake                   visit the Comlara Park Website

Surface Acres: 900 acres

Maximum Depth: 55 feet

Average Depth: 19 feet

Shoreline Miles: 22.5 miles

Motor Limit: 10 HP

 

 

Evergreen Lake is located in Comlara Park in Hudson Illinois, about 10 miles north of Bloomington / Normal, Illinois.

Since 1990, 7500 8" - 11" pure Musky have been stocked into the lake with tremendous success.

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Unofficial 2003 DNR survey results of Lake Evergreen.

A total of 95 muskie and 54 saugeye were netted.

Muskie - Top Three 33lbs. 1oz, 33lbs 11oz (47 1/2") and a super fat 34lbs 13oz (46")

Saugeye - Top Three - 9lbs 5oz, 10lbs 5oz, and a monster 11lbs 1oz.  (two that would top the current state record) 

Also netted, some big bass over 7lbs, a channel cat that was almost 18lbs and some crappie in the 13-14" range.

 

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The following is an excerpt from the IL DNR's

"STATUS OF MUSKIE FISHERY IN ILLINOIS"

 

EVERGREEN LAKE - This lake was first stocked with muskie in 1990. In 2003, 1852 10-inch muskie were stocked from the State Hatchery System. During the fall night survey in 2002, the catch per hour of muskie was 10.0. In 2002, 75% of the muskie were over 30 inches in length, and 25% were over 38 inches. None of the fish collected exceeded the 48-inch length limit.
 

In 2002, a netting survey was initiated to monitor the muskie population. Each spring frame nets are used for three days to collect muskie. The muskie are tagged with an internal tag. The tag has an individual number so each fish can be tracked over time. From this information we can determine growth rates and condition of the fish over time. It has also provided some information on escapement from the lake for certain muskie. The McLean Co. Parks and Recreation Department has worked with local anglers to erect a barrier below the spillway to lower the escapement potential of muskie downstream.

We captured 1.2 muskie per net in 2002 and 2.6 per net in 2003, with a total of 95 muskie captured in 2003. Approximately 18% of the muskie captured in 2003 were larger than 38 inches and 3% were larger than 42 inches. The muskie exhibited ideal weights at all sizes. Muskie have now been in Evergreen Lake long enough to allow them to reach a large size. The muskie population in this lake is developing nicely and starting to show its true potential.

Evergreen Lake has two boat ramps and has a 10 horsepower limit on all boats. In order to launch a boat on Evergreen Lake, a sticker must be purchased. The stickers can be purchased at the boat ramps, Comlara Park Visitor’s Center, or by calling 309/726-2022.