Argyle Lake
Argyle Lake is a lake of about 93 acres in Argyle Lake State Park near Colchester in McDonough County. It is known for bass, bluegill and stocked muskie and trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Muskellunge
Tiger muskie are stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Argyle Lake public boat launchRampPublic launch and docks in the northwest arm, with boat and pontoon rentalsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Argyle Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Argyle Lake ↗Local tips
- Try the northwest arm near the launch and docks for bluegill and bass.
- The lake is no-wake, so plan on slow trolling or drifting.
- Boat and pontoon rentals are available if you do not own a boat.
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