Marsh Lake - SHFWA
Info / Knox County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Carry in only; Electric motors only
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 8 acres
Fishing Outlook
Black Crappie
Average
In 2023, the Black Crappie population was sampled by 1 fish at 12.5 inches in length in the electrofishing survey. A moderate density population is believed to be present with an average body condition.
Redear Sunfish
Average
The Redear Sunfish population was sampled by 9 fish in the electrofishing survey. The current redear population is rated as good with the larger fish up to 9.0 inches in length. This population is of moderate density and in aaverage body condition.
Largemouth Bass
Good
In 2023, a late summer D.C. electrofishing survey was used to evaluate the fish population. The Largemouth Bass population was evaluated by 56 stock-size bass from electrofishing. The Largemouth Bass population appears to be defined by a high percentage of fish from 7.5 to 14 inches in length with an average Relative weight. In 2017, the bass regulation for Snakeden Hollow SFWA waters was changed from a 3 fish daily harvest limit with only 1 fish greater than or equal to 15 inches to a protected slot length limit from 14 to 18 inches with 3 fish daily harvest limit. The goal of the regulation is to increase the density of the bass population from 14 to 18 inches. This increased bass density should help create a population that is composed of fish large enough to be efficient predators upon the panfish population. The benefit to bass anglers will be more fish surviving past 15 inches to catch, and for the anglers wanting to harvest bass will be the opportunity to still harvest fish under 14 inches.
Bluegill
Average
The Bluegill population was sampled by 46 fish in the electrofishing survey. The current Bluegill population is rated as good with the larger fish up to 8 inches in length. This population is of high density and in average body condition.
Contact
309-879-2607
Description
Marsh Lake is an 8-acre, shallow strip-mine lake that has shoreline fishing access on its dam. The rest of the lake's perimeter has a thick cattail and phragmites border.Fishery History
Marsh Lake had a winter kill in 2013 - 2014, and was restocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish.Site Regulations
All use other than waterfowl hunting prohibited from 14 days prior to the start of the regular duck season through the end of the central zone Canada goose season.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
- All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of fish greater than or equal to 14 inches and less than 18 inches; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Muskie: Protected Slot Length Limit with 1 fish greater than or equal to 36 inches and less than 42 inches or 1 fish greater than or equal to 48 inches
- Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit (statewide regulation); 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 10 fish greater than or equal to 10 inches