Ten Mile Creek Lake

Jefferson County, Illinois

Ten Mile Creek is a state fish and wildlife area in Jefferson County with several strip pit lakes. Anglers go there for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish.

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Surface area200 acres

Max depth—

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

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

Concrete boat rampsRamp
Five concrete ramps serve the strip pit lakes, plus gravel ramps and parking areas.Directions ↗
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 Ten Mile Creek 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

Motors are limited to 10 horsepower.
Only two poles per angler are allowed.
Check the fishing guide for creel limits.

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