Crab Orchard Lake
Reservoir. Illinois, United States.
37.7236, -89.0660 — View on the map
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- Area
- 2,819 ha
- Managed by
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Illinois fishing license (IDNR)
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatusIDNR ifishillinois.org fishing outlook species
Local rules
IDNR 2026 fishing outlook: Bluegill Good; White Bass Excellent; Largemouth Bass Very Good; Crappie spp. Excellent; Channel Catfish Excellent. 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; trotlines, jugs, hand fishing and bow fishing are allowed with specific restrictions (see regulation booklet for details); bow fishing is allowed Large or Smallmouth Bass: 16 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit Additional Information Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page Bath
2026 season calendar — Illinois
Access
Handicap Access: No; Boat Fishing: Yes - Unrestricted; Boat Ramps: Yes
Official sources
- Crab Orchard Lake — ifishillinois.org (IDNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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