Coles County Airport Lake

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Location 20 acres

Coles County Airport Lake is located on the south side of Coles County Airport, between Charleston and Mattoon, in Coles County.
Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 800
2024 Channel Catfish Fingerling (1 - 3") 480
2023 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 800

Contact

Garavaglia, James
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
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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