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Powerton Lake is located in west-central Illinois two miles southwest of Pekin, Illinois in Tazewell County.
Additional boating regulations include:
- Boat use restricted to fishing and/or waterfowl hunting.
- All boats must be powered by a gasoline engine
- No recreational boating or sailing
- No kayaks or canoes
- No swimming or wading
Site Regulations:
Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish: A new harvest regulation went into effect in April 2019 and is a 1 fish Daily Harvest Limit for Fish greater than or equal to 35 inches and a 6 fish Daily Harvest Limit for Fish less than 35 inches for blue catfish, flathead catfish and/or channel catfish. This regulation was placed in an effort to protect some of the larger blue catfish but still allow a sustainable harvest.
Additional boating regulations include:
- Boat use restricted to fishing and/or waterfowl hunting.
- All boats must be powered by a gasoline engine
- No recreational boating or sailing
- No kayaks or canoes
- No swimming or wading
Site Regulations:
Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish: A new harvest regulation went into effect in April 2019 and is a 1 fish Daily Harvest Limit for Fish greater than or equal to 35 inches and a 6 fish Daily Harvest Limit for Fish less than 35 inches for blue catfish, flathead catfish and/or channel catfish. This regulation was placed in an effort to protect some of the larger blue catfish but still allow a sustainable harvest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powerton Lake, IL
- How big is Powerton Lake?
- How deep is Powerton Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Powerton Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Powerton Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Powerton Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Powerton Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Powerton Lake?
- What is the fishing outlook for Powerton Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Powerton Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Powerton Lake?
How big is Powerton Lake?
Powerton Lake is approximately 1,426 sq acres (5.8 sq km) in size with 11 miles (17.5 km) of shoreline.
How deep is Powerton Lake?
Powerton Lake is approximately 18 feet (5.5 m) at its deepest point with an average depth of 10 feet (3.1 m).
What kind of fish can you catch in Powerton Lake?
Although thery may be others but anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Carp, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Bass and Yellow Bullhead in Powerton Lake.
Other fish species in the lake include Saugeye.
What are the closest cities to Powerton Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Powerton Lake area?
Are you craving a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Or maybe you're an avid angler in search of the perfect fishing spot? Look no further! Powerton Lake and its surrounding area offer an abundance of options to suit your needs. If you're in need of accommodation, check out our area map which highlights some of the best places to stay. And if you're looking for even more options, head on over to our Travel section. But why settle for a traditional hotel or resort when you can take your adventure to the next level by renting a RV? The open road awaits you!
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Are there topographical lake maps available Powerton Lake?
We have an topograpical map for online viewing near the top of this page. Lake-Link Pro users can download an print a topograpical map of Powerton Lake (.pdf format) along with 2,700 more lake maps. For more information on all the benefits of Lake-Link Pro click here.
Are there places to eat and drink near Powerton Lake?
Yes, you can find numerous options in the area. Click the button below to see what's nearby.
What is the fishing outlook for Powerton Lake?
What does the future look like for Powerton Lake? We have some insignt on what to expect for a number of fish species in Powerton Lake.
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History & Status of the Fishery
In 2001, blue catfish stocks were obtained from Arkansas and stocked into Powerton Lake with the hope that it would create an excellent trophy fishery for this fish. The catfish grew quickly in the warm water of the lake and had attained a size of 50 pounds by 2011. The lake has been stocked annually with this species and will be evaluated for natural reproduction. Striped bass hybrids have been stocked in Powerton to provide an open water predator on gizzard shad and threadfin shad. The success of these stockings is currently being evaluated. Alligator gar were obtained from the federal hatchery system and stocked into Powerton in 2011. The purpose of this stocking was to re-establish this rare fish in Illinois waters. Since the initial stocking Alligator gar have been collected up to 60" and 65 lbs. In 2015 we stocked a total of 221,193 smallmouth bass 0.5 to1.3 inches in length in order to re-establish a good breeding population of these fish in coming years. Because of difficulties in recruitment of smallmouth due to warm water in mid-summer, it is hoped that these hatchery fish will recruit and establish a very large year-class of bass. A total of 38,631 blue catfish were reared at Little Grassy Hatchery and stocked into Powerton Lake as 4.1 inch long fish in 2015. These fish should be able to maintain an excellent catfish fishery for the next few years.
We were able to collect a total of 16 species of fish in our collection for the fall of 2018. They included: Gizzard shad, threadfin shad, bigmouth buffalo, bluegill, redear sunfish, carp, smallmouth buffalo, freshwater drum, brook silversides silver carp, and green sunfish. Not collected were: Pirate perch, shortnose gar, alligator gar, and bighead carp. Powerton Lakes? fish population is influenced greatly by the elevated temperature of the water. Fish growth is very fast but reproduction is negatively affected. The power plant was off line in November and December of 2015 and water temperatures were much cooler at that time.
We were able to collect a total of 16 species of fish in our collection for the fall of 2018. They included: Gizzard shad, threadfin shad, bigmouth buffalo, bluegill, redear sunfish, carp, smallmouth buffalo, freshwater drum, brook silversides silver carp, and green sunfish. Not collected were: Pirate perch, shortnose gar, alligator gar, and bighead carp. Powerton Lakes? fish population is influenced greatly by the elevated temperature of the water. Fish growth is very fast but reproduction is negatively affected. The power plant was off line in November and December of 2015 and water temperatures were much cooler at that time.
Controling Authority
IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Blake Bushman
309-435-1010
309-435-1010
What is the average air temp for Powerton Lake?
Looking forward to your next adventure at Powerton Lake? Don't forget to plan ahead! Weather can be unpredictable, but we've got you covered. On average, air temperatures during this time of year range from a high around 63°F (17°C) to a low around 42°F (6°C). Of course, these are just historical averages, so be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws your way. For the most up-to-date weather information, be sure to check out our Weather Bar located at the top of this page.
Are there any state parks near Powerton Lake?
Enjoy more of the outdoors with a visit to an area state park. There are 4 state parks in the vacinity of Powerton Lake.
Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Sand Ridge State Forest
Rice Lake State Park
Jubilee College State Park
Powerton Lake Reviews
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james f.
I visited powerton for the first time back in august 03. This lake can be described with one word. AWESOME! Even though the water temp. can get over 100degrees in the summer, it doesn't seem to disturb the fish. Smallmouth especially. Out of the 5 guys that I went with, everyone caught the biggest smalley of there life. A 17",18",19",and a most impressive 21" was caught that day. I most recently took a trip down there, 02/13/04, and found that even in the freezing temps. the water stays around 70degrees. The fishing isn't slowed much either. If your hunting smallmouth this is the place for you any time of the year.
Reviewed Feb 24, 2004
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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| Pekin Lake | 4.0 mi | 548 | 3 ft |
| Wheel Lake - Banner Marsh | 6.1 mi | 45 | 60 ft |
| Johnson Lake - Banner Marsh | 7.8 mi | 600 | 64 ft |
| North Spring Lake | 9.7 mi | 466 | |
| Shovel Lake-Banner Marsh | 10.5 mi | 78 | |
| South Spring Lake | 10.8 mi | 660 | |
| Rice Lake | 12.8 mi | 1,383 | |
| CANTON LAKE | 14.4 mi | 220 | 35 ft |
| Brock Lake | 17.5 mi | 10 | |
| Fitch Lake | 18.3 mi | 64 | 37 ft |
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