Pyramid State Park - Shoveler Lake
Location 9 acres
Fishing Outlook
Largemouth Bass
Average
The 2023 electrofishing survey yielded an abundance of small bass along with a few larger individuals. The largest bass collected was 16 inches and about 2 lbs.
Bluegill
Good
Bluegill up to 8 inches in length were collected during the 2023 survey. The presence of 8-inch Bluegill is an indicator of a quality fishery.
Contact
618-357-2574
Description
Shoveler Lake is a 9-acre strip cut lake located in the Denmark Unit of Pyramid State Park. There is no boat launch at this lake.Fishery History
An initial community electrofishing survey was conducted during September of 2023. The survey yielded an abundance of Largemouth Bass and Bluegill.Site Regulations
There is no motor horsepower limit at Pyramid, however all boats must be operated at no-wake speed.
Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of February.
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; bow fishing is allowed
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page