Devil's Kitchen Lake
Devil's Kitchen Lake is an 810-acre lake on Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in Williamson County, Southern Illinois. It is known for stocked trout and clear, deep water.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Line 6 boat rampRampBoat ramp on the refuge; the area south of it is no-wakeDirections ↗
- Shore fishingPublicOpen to fishing by boat and from shore year-roundDirections ↗
- 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 Devil's Kitchen 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Just Add Water Bait, Tackle & More LLCNearby12092 Lake of Egypt Road, Marion, IL 62959(618) 964-1944Directions ↗
Local tips
- Depth reaches 90 feet, so trout can be deep in warm months.
- Stay under 10 hp and keep to no-wake near shore and the ramp.
- Call the refuge at 618-997-3344 with questions on rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.