Kinkaid Lake
Reservoir. Illinois, United States.
37.8271, -89.4658 — View on the map
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- Area
- 1,113 ha
- Managed by
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Illinois fishing license (IDNR)
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
WalleyeSander vitreus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
MuskellungeEsox masquinongy
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
IDNR ifishillinois.org fishing outlook species
Local rules
IDNR 2026 fishing outlook: Channel Catfish Average; Redear Sunfish Average; Flathead Catfish Fair; Walleye Poor; Crappie spp. Average; Largemouth Bass Very Good; Muskellunge Good; Bluegill Poor. Not mapped: Redear Sunfish. Site-Specific Fishing Regulations: All Fish: All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig Large or Smallmouth Bass: 16 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit Muskie: 48 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 10 fish greater than or equal to 10 inches Additional Information Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page Bath
Area rules (Illinois) for these species
| Walleye, sauger, saugeye | 35.6 cm |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskie | 91.4 cm |
Access
Handicap Access: No; Boat Fishing: Yes - Unrestricted; Boat Ramps: Yes
Official sources
- Kinkaid Lake — ifishillinois.org (IDNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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