Sam Parr Lake

Jasper County, Illinois

Sam Parr Lake is a 183-acre lake in Jasper County near Newton. It has a maximum depth of 28 feet.

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Surface area180 acres

Max depth28 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motors10 horsepower limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

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

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

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

North rampRamp
Public ramp on the north sideDirections ↗
South rampRamp
Public ramp on the south sideDirections ↗
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 Sam Parr 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

Boat dock rentals are available.
Bank access and parking are on the east side off a county road.
Ice fishing is allowed when conditions permit. Check with the site office.

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