Ridge Lake - FRSP
Location 15 acres
Ridge Lake is located in Fox Ridge State Park, south of Charleston in Coles County.
Recent Stocking History
| 2025 | Walleye | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 553 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 336 |
| 2024 | Walleye | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 700 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 600 |
Contact
Reservations can be made by calling:
217-345-6490
217-345-6490
Description
This impoundment is 18 acres with a maximum depth of 15 feet. This is a research lake run by the Illinois Natural History Survey and is open on a seasonal basis only during certain hours and days. Bank fishing is not allowed. Jon boats are available for free use on a first come first serve basis.Site Regulations
Bank fishing is prohibited. Fishing from provided rowboats only is allowed. Check with site for more information on fishing at Ridge 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: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Walleye, Sauger, or Walleye Hybrid: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)