Oakland City Lake
Info / Coles County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Electric motors only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 33 acres
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 1166 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 596 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 1160 |
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Description
The lake covers 23.0 surface acres with a maximum depth of 8 feet and average depth of 3.5 feet. Bank fishing access occurs on the dam and a public boat launching facility is available.Fishery History
Channel Catfish are stocked annually.Site Regulations
Electric motors only are allowed on Oakland City Lake.
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: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit