Dutchman Lake

This 118 acre lake is not far from main highways and the small town of Vienna, IL. where stores and gas stations are available for food, gas and live bait. Dutchman Lake is also easily accessible from exit 14 on Interstate 24.

Gravel boat launch. Shoreline fishing available. Boat motor limit:10hp

Fish species include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish;

General Information

Open year round

Fishing licenses can be obtained online from the IL. Dept. of Natural Resources. Anglers must not use more than 2 poles and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing. Catch Limits:

Largemouth Bass & Channel Catfish: 6 daily creel limit
Largemouth Bass: 15 minimum length.

Boating Restrictions: Motor use is limited to a maximum of 10 horsepower.

Illinois Fishing license is required. Fishing licenses can be obtained online from the IL. Dept. of Natural Resources.

Getting There

Directions

Travel north from Vienna on Illinois Route 45 to Dutchman Lake Road (Forest Service Road 94) approximately 6 miles to Forest Service Road 400 leading to the lake.