Pyramid State Park - Green Wing Lake
Location 40 acres
Fishing Outlook
Largemouth Bass
Very Good
Green Wing Lake harbors a good bass fishery with a desirable size structure. During the 2025 spring electrofishing survey, Largemouth Bass were captured at a rate of 119/hour, which exceeded the management target of 100/hour. Of the bass collected, 41% were over 15 inches and 16% were over 18 inches. The largest bass collected was 5.4 lbs. Bass over 7 lbs. have been collected during past surveys.
Crappie spp.
Very Good
Green Wing Lake possesses a quality Crappie fishery with both Black and White Crappie present. Several Crappie were collected during the 2023 electrofishing survey in the 9 to 10 inch range. During past years, targeted Crappie trap net surveys have yielded good numbers of eater-size crappie in the 8 to 12 inch range.
Channel Catfish
Fair
A small number of Channel Catfish have been collected during past surveys.
Bluegill
Poor
Although abundant, the Bluegill population size structure is poor. The majority of Bluegill collected during surveys are between 4 and 6 inches.
| 2025 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 3864 |
| 2024 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 2913 |
Contact
618-357-2574
Description
Green Wing Lake is a relatively fertile 40-acre strip mine that supports quality angling opportunities. Facilities at this lake include a concrete boat launch, floating dock, bathrooms, and sizeable parking lot. There is also limited access for bank anglers around the vicinity of the boat ramp.Fishery History
Green Wing Lake supports quality fisheries for Largemouth Bass and crappie. Channel Catfish are also present, but limited data has been collected on the population. Although Walleye and Saugeye were stocked until 2025, annual electrofishing data suggested that abundance was low, likely due to escapement into Pipestone Creek. Thus, stockings have been discontinued in Green Wing Lake. However, several other lakes within Pyramid are stocked with Saugeye and support promising fisheries.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, except within the designated area south of the boat ramp. Legal fishing hours during this time are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 2 p.m.
- 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)
- Walleye, Sauger, or Walleye Hybrid (Saugeye): 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 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
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