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BURNING STAR STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA - LONG LAKE
Lake Information
County: Jackson
Acreage: 42
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? No gas motors
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Poor | The bluegill population is stunted and poor. Only 17% percent of the bluegill collected in the 2022 spring survey were over 7 inches. No bluegill over 8 inches were collected. Site regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Average | The channel catfish population is average at best. Two channel catfish (12-18 inches) were collected in the 2022 spring survey. No channel catfish have been stocked by IDNR in this lake. Site regulation: 6 fish daily limit. | |
Average | Blazer Lake has an average crappie population consisting of both black and white crappie. Of the 17 crappie collected in the 2022 spring electrofishing survey, 41% were over nine-inches in length and 29% were over 10 inches in length. One white crappie over 12 inches was collected. Site regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Good | The largemouth bass population in this lake is good. During the 2022 spring electrofishing sample, of the 41 bass collected, 44% were over 15 inches, 27% were over 16 inches, and 10% were over 18 inches. The largest bass collected in the 2022 survey weighed 5.3 pounds. Site regulation: 5 fish under 14” and 1 over 18” daily creel limit; 14-18 inch protected slot (no possession). | |
Poor | No redear sunfish were collected in the 2022 spring survey. Site regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Location: Long Lake is located within the Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area in Jackson County just north of DeSoto. From State Highway 51, turn onto Keeling Cemetery Road and follow the signs to the parking area and boat launch. Currently there no boat ramp at this lake. Plans are in place to construct a boat ramp at this lake in 2024 or 2025.
A map of the 24 lakes located on Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area can be obtained via email by sending a request to Shawn.Hirst@illinois.gov
Description: There are no facilities or boats ramps at this 42 acre lake. All fishing at Long Lake and the entire site is closed from November 1 through the end of February. There is a gravel road down to a gate on the NW portion of this lake. This is private property, please do not park and/or attempt to access Long Lake from this private property.
Additional Lake Information:
CLOSED FISHING SEASON – No fishing from November 1 through the end of February. 2 pole and line fishing only. Bowfishing is allowed.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth Bass: 5 fish under 14” and 1 over 18” daily creel limit; 14-18 inch protected slot (no possession)
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Crappie: 25 fish daily limit
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 fish daily limit
Contact Information: Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area Site Superintendent - Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area483 Mine Road, DeSoto, Illinois 62824618-521-8873IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Shawn Hirst618-559-5009
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