Pierce Lake
Pierce Lake is a lake of just under 150 acres in Rock Cut State Park near Rockford. It is known for walleye, muskie and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
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.
- Pierce Lake rampsRampTwo launching ramps and docksDirections ↗
- 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 Pierce 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Rock Cut Concession at Pierce LakeNearbyRock Cut State Park, Pierce Lake, Loves Park, IL815-885-4740Directions ↗
Local tips
- Walleye are rated excellent here, so work the deeper edges.
- Engines over 10 HP must run at no-wake speed.
- Buy bait at the Rock Cut Concession during seasonal hours.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.