Coles County Airport Lake
Info / Coles County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 20 acres
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 800 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 480 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 800 |
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Description
The lake covers 20.0 surface acres with a maximum depth of 7 feet and average depth of 3.5 feet. Recreational use is restricted to fishing only. Extensive bank fishing opportunities exists.Site Regulations
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: 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 with no more than 1 fish greater than or equal to 18 inches and 2 fish less than 14 inches
Additional Information
No public boat launching facility is available. Aquatic plants can become abundant by early summer and interfere somewhat with fishing.
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page