Pyramid State Park - Ruddy Duck Lake
Location 12 acres
Pyramid State Park is located southwest of Pinckneyville in Perry County. Ruddy Duck Lake is within the Denmark Unit, which can be accessed from Denmark Road immediately south of Pyatt-Cutler Road.
Contact
Pyramid State Park
618-357-2574
618-357-2574
Description
Ruddy Duck Lake is a 12-acre strip cut lake located in the Denmark Unit of Pyramid State Park. There is no boat launch on this lake and minimal bank fishing access.Fishery History
A fish community survey has never been conducted for this lake due to difficult boat access.Site Regulations
There is no motor horsepower limit at Pyramid, however all boats must be operated at no-wake speed.
Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of February.
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; bow fishing is allowed
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page