Pyramid State Park - Widgeon Lake
Location 18 acres
Fishing Outlook
Black Crappie
Fair
Black Crappie are present, but the electrofishing survey yielded only two small individuals that were 4-5 inches in length.
Channel Catfish
Fair
One Channel Catfish measuring 14 inches was collected during the 2023 electrofishing survey.
Largemouth Bass
Very Good
Largemouth Bass up to 20 inches were collected during the 2023 electrofishing survey.
Bluegill
Poor
A handful of small Bluegill were collected during electrofishing. None exceeded 3 inches in length.
Contact
618-357-2574
Description
Wigeon Lake is a former coal slurry pond that is roughly 18 acres in size and is relatively shallow with stained water. There is no boat ramp or other facilities. The lake can be accessed on foot by following a long trail due north of the Pintail Lake parking lot.Fishery History
An initial electrofishing survey was conducted during September of 2023. The survey yielded several good size bass between 16 and 20 inches, in addition to small Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, and Common Carp. Gizzard Shad were not captured but were observed in the lake.Site Regulations
There is no motor horsepower limit at Pyramid, however all boats must be operated at no-wake speed.
Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of February.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- Recreational Use Restriction: Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (see above)
- 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
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page