Lake Pittsfield
Lake Pittsfield is a city lake of about 241 acres near Pittsfield in Pike County. It is known for hybrid striped bass, flathead catfish and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pittsfield Lake boat rampRampBoat ramps are available. Call the city at (217) 285-4484 for details.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 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield ↗Local tips
- Wipers and flatheads rate highest here.
- Average depth is about 12 feet and the deepest water is about 34 feet.
- Call the city at (217) 285-4484 for permit and motor rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.