State fish and wildlife area lake

Dolan Lake

Hamilton County, Illinois

Dolan Lake is a 75-acre lake at Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area in Hamilton County. It is known for bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish.

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Surface area71 acres

Max depth18 ft

Shoreline3 mi

Boat motors10 hp limit

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.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Dolan Lake boat rampRamp
Launching ramp at Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife AreaDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Dolan Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Maximum depth is about 18 feet, so most fish are in shallow to mid water.
Motors are limited to 10 hp.
Check IDNR for current site rules before you go.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.