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PYRAMID-LITTLE BEAVER LAKE
Lake Information
County: Perry
Acreage: 3
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? No Wake Only
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
50 |
2022 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
50 |
Additional information for stocking on Pyramid - Little Beaver Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Fair | A total of 12 Bluegill were collected during the 2022 survey. Only 1 Bluegill exceeded 7 inches. | |
Improving | Channel Catfish have been stocked annually since 2020. No catfish were collected during the 2022 survey. However, electrofishing is not always effective for sampling catfish, especially in deeper lakes like strip cuts. | |
Fair | Five bass were collected during the 2022 electrofishing survey, ranging in length from 5 to 14 inches. | |
Very Good | Three Redear were collected during the 2022 survey, 2 of which were over 9 inches in length. The largest Redear was 10.1 inches and weighed nearly 1 lb. | |
Location: Pyramid State Park is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County. To reach Little Beaver Lake, head west on Pyatt-Cutler Road from State Route 127, then turn north into the Little Beaver Lake parking area, which is located just east of the main park entrance.
Description: Little Beaver Lake is a 3-acre strip cut that has a gravel boat launch. The lake has numerous small islands created by spoil mounds.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Fisheries surveys conducted during 2022 consisted of a 5-minute nocturnal spring electrofishing survey. Survey results showed the lake harbors, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear, and several other species. Redear appear to grow very well, as demonstrated by fish over 10 inches in the sample.
Additional Lake Information: There is no motor limit, but all boats must be operated at no wake speed.
Site-specific Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 5 fish under 14” and fish 1 over 18” limit, 14–18 inch protected slot (no possession)
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit
2 pole and line fishing only and bowfishing is allowed.
Fishing is allowed on this lake year-round.
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Nick Abell 618-967-0952
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