Lake Carlton
Lake Carlton is in Morrison-Rockwood State Park in Whiteside County. It has a two-lane concrete boat ramp and a 10 horsepower limit.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Saugeye
Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
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.
- Lake Carlton boat rampRampTwo-lane concrete rampDirections ↗
- 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 Lake Carlton 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 Lake Carlton ↗Local tips
- Motors are limited to 10 horsepower and must run at no-wake speed.
- Average depth is about 12 feet, with a deepest point of 27 feet.
- Bring your own bait, since no nearby shop was confirmed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.