World Shooting Complex - RV Lake
Info / Randolph County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Electric trolling motors only
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
Yes - More Info
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 15 acres
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Good
RV Lake has some Bluegill over 7 inches in length. Site Regulation: 15 fish daily limit.
Crappie spp.
Average
The majority of the crappie are white crappie. Site Regulation: 10 fish daily limit, 10" minimum length limit.
Largemouth Bass
Poor
Although bass up to 19 inches and weighing 3.5 pounds have been collected in previous RV Lake surveys, most of the bass are in poor condition. Site Regulation: 1 fish daily limit; 18" minimum length limit.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 200 |
Contact
618-295-2700
Description
The site contains three lakes totaling 170 acres: East Lake, 134 acres; Derby Lake, 21 acres; and RV Lake, 15 acres. Derby and East Lakes have concrete boat ramps and ample parking, while RV Lake has no boat ramp, but plenty of shoreline access for anglers. There is a 10 hp boat motor limit for the largest lake (East Lake) while the other lakes are trolling motors only.Fishery History
The IDNR Division of Fisheries has been active in the management of the shooting complex lakes since they opened to public fishing in 2008. East and Derby lakes contain a diverse fishery comprising over 20 species of fish, while RV Lake contains principally sport fishes.Site Regulations
There is a 10 horsepower boat motor limit at East Lake, while the other lakes have trolling motor only regulations. Swimming, wading, and waterskiing 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: bow fishing is allowed
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 18 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 10 inch Minimum Length Limit; 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit