Pyramid State Park - Lesser Scaup Lake
Location 5 acres
Pyramid State Park is located southwest of Pinckneyville in Perry County. Lesser Scaup Lake is located adjacent to the Mallard Lake spillway within the Denmark Unit of the park. The lake can be accessed by a short walk from Union School Road.
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Fair
Only a few small Bluegill were collected during the 2023 electrofishing survey. Given the very clear water conditions during the survey, it is likely that any larger Bluegill were in deep water and not susceptible to electrofishing.
Largemouth Bass
Good
During the 2023 electrofishing survey, several Largemouth Bass were collected, the largest measuring 16 inches.
Crappie spp.
Fair
One Black Crappie and one White Crappie were collected during the 2023 electrofishing survey. Both individuals were under 8 inches.
Contact
618-357-2574
Description
Lesser Scaup Lake is a small 5-acre strip mine lake. There are no roads or other facilities at this lake, and bank access is limited. This lake is best suited to anglers with portable watercraft.Fishery History
An initial community electrofishing survey was conducted during September of 2023. Although the overall catch was low due to clear water and time of year, the survey did suggest a good population of Largemouth Bass with quality size. Future surveys will be attempted during spring in hopes of collecting a better representation of the fish community.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