Bunker Hill Lake
Info / Macoupin County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Trolling Motor Only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 11 acres
Fishing Outlook
Black Crappie
Average
This lake supports a crappie population. Black Crappie were collected in low numbers in the 2023 survey, however the size quality was very good. All the Black Crappie collected were over 9 inches.
Bluegill
Very Good
The 2023 survey shows the Bluegill size structure is good with 19% of the adult fish measuring over 7 inches. The condition of the Bluegill was very impressive. This quality Bluegill population appears to be very consistent over the past few years and is is likely the result of predation by the strong bass population and a lack of Gizzard Shad in the lake. Bluegill fishing should be very good for quality size fish.
Largemouth Bass
Good
The Largemouth Bass numbers are good, but the average size is somewhat small. The Largemouth Bass population is likely slightly overcrowded, which is leading to high numbers of smaller fish. 69% of the adult bass collected in the 2023 survey were over 12 inches. A small percentage (8%) of the adult fish collected were over 15 inches, and no fish over 18 inches were collected. Bass fishing should be good for high numbers of 12-15 inch fish.
Channel Catfish
Good
Although only one Channel Catfish was collected in the 2023 survey, this lake supports a good fishery for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish are routinely stocked from the state hatchery.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 400 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 220 |
Contact
618-585-4632
Description
Bunker Hill City Lake is under a cooperative management agreement between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of Bunker Hill. The lake is located within James Bertagnolli Park and has one gravel ramp on its north end. The lake is 11.0 acres, has a shoreline length 0.7 miles, a watershed of 430 acres, maximum depth of 28 feet, and an average depth of 12 feet.Fishery History
Other species collected during the population survey of this lake included Redear Sunfish, Common Carp, and Yellow Bass. Bunker Hill City Lake get periodic stocking of 8- to 10-inch Channel Catfish.Site Regulations
There is a trolling motor only motor limit for the 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
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit