West Pheasant Lake - SHFWA

Info / Knox County

Location 8.3 acres

Victoria Pheasant Habitat Area is a satellite site of Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area located near Victoria, Illinois. Victoria Pheasant Habitat Area is approximately 2 miles Northwest of Victoria, and the parking area is located along Knox Road 1700 East.

Fishing Outlook

Contact

David Wyffels
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
630-360-4185
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area
309-879-2607

Description

Victoria Pheasant Habitat Area contains two lakes that are both approximately 8 acres in size. They are both long, narrow strip-mine lakes that have a maximum depth of approximately 14 feet.

Fishery History

The current fish population is composed of Largemouth Bass predominately from 8 to 15 inches in length, Bluegill up to 8.5 inches in length, and Redear Sunfish up to 11 inches in length.

Site Regulations

All use other than upland hunting prohibited during the central zone upland hunting season.

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
  • Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • 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
  • White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 10 fish greater than or equal to 10 inches

Additional Information

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