Randolph County Lake
Location 65 acres
Fishing Outlook
Crappie spp.
Average
This lake contains an average black crappie population. No white crappie have been collected in the past 6 surveys. No crappie were collected in the 2016 survey. In previous surveys, very few crappie over 9 inches have been collected.
Channel Catfish
Excellent
Four Channel Catfish (10-18 inches) were collected in 2016. Channel Catfish are stocked annually.
Bluegill
Average
Despite the high density largemouth bass population, the Bluegill population structure can only be described as average. No Bluegill over 8 inches were collected in the 2016 spring survey.
Largemouth Bass
Average
In the 2016 survey, the largest bass collected was 20 inches and weighed 6.5 pounds. This lake has an average Largemouth Bass population.
Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye)
Very Good
This hybrid, a cross between a walleye and a sauger, does very well in this lake. Fish up to 7 pounds have been caught in the past.
Redear Sunfish
Excellent
The Redear Sunfish population is excellent. 36% of the Redear Sunfish collected in 2016 were over 8 inches in length.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 501 |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | Adult | 2706 |
| 2025 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 6762 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 300 |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | Adult | 2710 |
Contact
618-826-2706
Description
This scenic 65-acre lake is located in a steep, wooded valley. Some years, aquatic plant beds ring the entire shoreline, while in other years plants are absent. There is a concrete boat ramp and plenty of parking in the blacktop parking lots. Shore angler access is available at many different places around the lake. Boat rental is available at certain times of the year at the concession stand.Fishery History
The IDNR Division of Fisheries has active in the management of Randolph County Lake since it opened to the public in 1961. The lake receives annual stockings of Hybrid Walleye (Saugeye), Channel Catfish, and Rainbow Trout, when available.Site Regulations
There is a 10 horsepower limit on boat motors. Swimming, wading, and water skiing are prohibited.
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
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Trout: Fall Closed Season; 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Walleye, Sauger, or Walleye Hybrid (Saugeye): 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
