Christopher Old City Lake

Info / Franklin County

Location 25 acres

Christopher Old City Lake is a very fertile, shallow, 20-acre, city-owned impoundment located just northwest of Christopher, Illinois and north of Route 14 in Franklin County.

Fishing Outlook

Recent Stocking History
2024 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 400
2024 Largemouth Bass Fingerling (1 - 3") 1200

Contact

Nelson, Luke
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
618-985-1112

Description

Christopher Old City Lake is mostly surrounded by woods and has a gravel ramp.

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: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit

Additional Information

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