Lake Centralia
Lake Centralia is in Marion County, about 8 miles east of Centralia. The City of Centralia owns it for water supply, and it has a marina on the north side.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Stocked
Crappie
White and black crappie
Channel Catfish
Stocked
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Waverunner Cove boat rampRamp2234 Waverunner Cove, Salem. Boats 21 feet and under. State watercraft card and city boat license needed for motorboats.Directions ↗
- 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 Centralia 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 Centralia ↗Local tips
- Buy the city boat license before launching a motorboat.
- Maximum depth is about 23 feet, so most fish hold near cover.
- Bring a state watercraft card.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.