Powerton Lake
Powerton Lake is a 1,426-acre cooling lake two miles southwest of Pekin in Tazewell County, with an average depth of about 8 feet and minimal structure. Boat use is limited to fishing and waterfowl hunting.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Blue Catfish
Fish 22-36 in sampled in 2024
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Smallmouth Bass
Stocked in 2024
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- South side boat rampRampDouble concrete ramp with 90-car parking lotDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Hybrid Striped Bass No more than 3 fish 17 in or longer | 10 / day | |
| Catfish No more than 1 fish 35 in or longer | 6 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Boats are for fishing or waterfowl hunting only; no recreational boating, sailing, kayaks or canoes.
- Lake is closed to boats during waterfowl season and fully closed to fishing for part of the late fall (2025: Oct 24 to Dec 21).
- Two poles max, 2 hooks or lures per pole.
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