Lincoln Trail Lake
Lincoln Trail Lake is a 146-acre lake in Lincoln Trail State Park, about 2 miles south of Marshall in Clark County. It is known for crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Walleye
Rated as still developing
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lincoln Trail State Park boat rampRampLaunching ramp with trailer parking; boat rentals availableDirections ↗
- 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 Lincoln Trail Lake 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 Lincoln Trail Lake ↗Local tips
- Outboards are limited to 10 horsepower, so plan your boat around that.
- Depth runs to about 35 feet, so crappie may hold deeper in summer and winter.
- Rent a boat at the park if you do not have a small motor.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.