Coffeen Lake
Coffeen Lake is a roughly 1,100-acre reservoir in southeast Montgomery County, about 7 miles southeast of Hillsboro, managed as a state fish and wildlife area. It is known as a popular largemouth bass tournament lake with large flathead catfish and a developing blue catfish fishery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
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.
Blue Catfish
Deep channel edges. Fresh cut shad. Big fish in winter.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Boat ramp 1RampConcrete ramp, Coffeen Lake SFWADirections ↗
- Boat ramp 2RampConcrete ramp, Coffeen Lake SFWADirections ↗
- 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 Coffeen 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 Coffeen Lake ↗Local tips
- Larger motors may be used only for loading/unloading at the ramp at no-wake speed within 150 feet
- Camping and picnicking are available; zebra mussels present
- Largemouth bass special regulation: 15 in minimum, 3 per day
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.