Frank Holten Grand Marais Lake

Info / St. Clair County

Location 97 acres

Within view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, Frank Holten State Recreation Area is an ideal destination for outdoor recreation in an urban setting in East St. Louis.
Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish Adult 322
2025 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 4528
2025 Largemouth Bass Fingerling (1 - 3") 4879
2025 Rainbow Trout Adult 2057
2024 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 2910

Contact

Lubinski, Ben
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
618-785-2555

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; bow fishing is allowed.
  • Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Rainbow Trout: Fall Closed Season; Spring Closed Season; 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit

Additional Information

Planning to eat your catch?  Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page

Bath Map

Bath Map: Frank Holten Main Lake Bath Map: Frank Holten Main Lake