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STAUNTON CITY LAKE
Lake Information
County: Macoupin
Acreage: 84
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Unrestricted
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Camping? No
Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Poor | Bluegill ranged from 3.9-6.3” in 2019. The 2017 results were similar with fish ranging from 2.8-6.7”. | |
Good | Five Channel Catfish were collected in 2019, measuring 14.6-22.0”. One Channel Catfish was collected in 2017, and it measured 14.6”. Channel Catfish were stocked in 2017 and 2019. IDNR will continue to stock Channel Catfish as hatchery production allows. | |
Good | Black and White Crappie were collected in electrofishing and netting samples; however only netting data was used to evaluate crappie species in this report. Collectively, 58 Black and White Crappie ranging from 5.5-15.4” were collected during 2018 netting. No Black Crappie exceeded 6.7”. Five White Crappie exceeded 11”, with the largest measuring 15.4”. | |
Poor | In 2019, 5 Largemouth Bass ranging from 4.7-6.3” were collected. In 2017, 7 Largemouth Bass were collected, and those fish ranged from 11.4-18.1”. Three fish measured greater than 15” in 2017. | |
Location: Staunton City Lake is in southeastern Macoupin County, 2 miles north of Staunton, IL. The boat ramp can be accessed from Bono Road.
Description: Staunton City Lake entered a Cooperative Management Agreement with IDNR Fisheries in 1984. There is a single, concrete boat ramp on the southwest corner of the lake.
Additional Lake Information:
FISHING REGULATLIONS
- Two pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing.
- Channel Catfish – 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit.
- Largemouth Bass – 15” Minimum Length Limit, 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Pure Muskellunge – 36” Minimum Length Limit, 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Recreational Use Restriction - All live bait > 8" must be rigged with a quick set rig
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Eric Ratcliff618-931-4217