Dutchman Lake

Info / Johnson County

Location 118 acres

Dutchman Lake is a relatively clear and infertile 118-acre U.S. Forest Service owned impoundment located approximately 5 miles north of Vienna, IL in Johnson County.

Fishing Outlook

Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 1523
2023 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 1500

Contact

Nelson, Luke
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
618-985-1112
Shawnee National Forest Office:
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 Page

Fish Attractor Map

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