Oakland City Lake

Info / Coles County

Location 33 acres

Oakland City Lake is located on the northeast side of Oakland in Coles County.
Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 1166
2024 Channel Catfish Fingerling (1 - 3") 596
2023 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 1160

Contact

Garavaglia, James
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
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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

Additional Information

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