Kinkaid Lake

Reservoir. Illinois, United States.
37.8271, -89.4658 — View on the map

Area
1,113 ha
Managed by
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
Permit required
Illinois fishing license (IDNR)
Boat launch
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

Species present

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, saugeye35.6 cm
Muskellunge and tiger muskie91.4 cm

2026 season calendar

Access

Handicap Access: No; Boat Fishing: Yes - Unrestricted; Boat Ramps: Yes

Official sources

  1. Kinkaid Lake — ifishillinois.org (IDNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)