Walnut Point Lake
Walnut Point Lake is in Walnut Point State Park in Douglas County, near the Embarras River bottomlands. The lake has many fingerlike coves.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
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.
- Boat launchesRampTwo single-lane launches with floating docks and fixed piers.Directions ↗
- 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 Walnut Point 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 Walnut Point Lake ↗Local tips
- Only pole-and-line fishing is allowed.
- Fish the coves for bass and panfish.
- Call the park office for current conditions.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.