Dutchman Lake
Info / Johnson County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - 10 hp limit
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 118 acres
Fishing Outlook
Redear Sunfish
Very Good
Redear were collected at a rate of 74 per hour in 2022 and quality increased. 97% of these fish were larger than 7 inches in length, and 30% were longer than 8 inches. Redear body condition remained within the management goal range.
Bluegill
Excellent
Bluegill were less abundant in Dutchman Lake during the 2022 survey indicated by a dip in the catch rate to 92/hour, which still fell well above the long term average. 70% of these fish were larger than 6 inches, and 18% fish exceeded 7 inches in length. Bluegill body condition increased as well. These changes are most likely linked to the vegetation control activities being conducted.
Largemouth Bass
Very Good
Largemouth Bass abundance in Dutchman Lake in spring 2022 increased compared to the previous year (182/hr electrofishing). Quality of these fish was also better than the previous year, with 60 percent larger than 12 inches and 34% larger than the 15-inch minimum length limit. The largest was just over 8 pounds. Bass body condition increased in 2022 (Wr 92), well within the management plan goal.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 1523 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 1500 |
Contact
618-658-2111
Description
The lake is surrounded by forest and has a gravel access road and boat ramp. The Dutchman Lake watershed is large, so significant rains have the potential to quickly raise the water level and decrease transparency.Site Regulations
There is a 10 horsepower outboard motor limit.
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: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageFish Attractor Map
