Reservoir

Otter Lake

Macoupin County, Illinois

Otter Lake is a 765-acre lake in Macoupin County, about 6 miles west of Girard. It is managed for striped bass, crappie and muskie.

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Surface area765 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motors115 HP limit, strictly enforced

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Striped Bass●●●○○

Follow shad schools. Live bait, umbrella rigs and topwater.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Otter Lake boat rampsRamp
Boat ramps listed for the lakeDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Otter Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Riprap shoreline holds crappie in spring.
Keep motors at 115 HP or less.
Silt can cloud the water after rain, so check conditions first.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.