Pyramid State Park - Spring Lake

Info / Perry County

Location 8 acres

Pyramid State Park is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County. To reach Spring Lake, head west on Pyatt-Cutler Road from State Route 127, then turn north into the Spring Lake parking area, which is located just east of the main park entrance.

Fishing Outlook

Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 216
2024 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 120

Contact

Pyramid State Park:
618-357-2574
Abell, Nicholas
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
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Description

Spring Lake is an 8-acre strip cut that has a gravel boat launch. There is no dock at this lake and parking space is limited.

Fishery History

The only fish population survey at Spring Lake was completed in 2022, which consisted of a night electrofishing survey.  The majority of fish collected during the 2022 survey were Gizzard Shad and Bluegill, while a few bass were also collected.

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 Spring 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

Additional Information

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