Pyramid State Park - Plum Lake

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Pyramid State Rec Area is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County.

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Recent Stocking History

2025	Channel Catfish	NonVulnerable (8 - 10")	101
2024	Channel Catfish	NonVulnerable (8 - 10")	60

Pyramid State Park:
618-357-2574

Abell, Nicholas
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
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Site Regulations

There is no motor horsepower limit at Pyramid, however all boats must be operated at no-wake speed.

Fishing is allowed year-round at Plum Lake.

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; bow fishing is allowed
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit

Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page

Bath Map: Pyramid State Rec Area Lakes