Kickapoo Lakes
Kickapoo State Recreation Area sits in Vermilion County between Oakwood and Danville. It has 22 small lakes and ponds, with 12 launch ramps on nine of them, and electric motors only.
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.
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked in fall and spring; some survive the winter
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Kickapoo SRA lake rampsRamp12 launching ramps on nine of the lakesDirections ↗
- 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 Kickapoo Lakes 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 Kickapoo Lakes ↗Local tips
- Only electric motors are allowed, so bring a trolling motor.
- Rainbow trout are stocked in fall and spring, and some are caught through the ice.
- The park concession sells bait. Call 217-446-8399 for seasonal hours.
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