Randolph County Lake
Randolph County Lake is a deep 65-acre lake in Randolph County State Recreation Area near Chester. It is stocked with trout in the fall.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
14-inch minimum noted in an IDNR article
Rainbow Trout
Stocked in fall and survive in the cool deep water
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.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North boat launchRampPublic ramp on the north endDirections ↗
- 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 Randolph County 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 Randolph County Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish deeper water for trout since the lake is deep and cool.
- Bring bait with you. The nearby concession was closed when IDNR wrote about it, and Chester is about 5 miles away.
- Limit is two poles per angler.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.