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PYRAMID-BLUE WING LAKE
Lake Information
County: Perry
Acreage: 46
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Unlimited HP/Wake Only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Lake Status Summary ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Poor | The bluegill population is poor. Nearly all fish collected were under 7 inches in length. | |
Average | Only 5 Channel Catfish were collected during the fall netting survey. Individuals ranged in size from 1 to 2.5 lbs. Mean body condition was relatively poor. | |
Very Good | Blue Wing Lake appears to have a very good crappie population consisting of both Black and White Crappie. During the fall netting survey, 21 Black Crappie and 6 White Crappie were collected. Of the 27 crappie collected, 41% were at least 10 inches in length. | |
Good | Electrofishing is now a suitable sampling tool at this lake thanks to modernized equipment that can effectively stun fish in high conductivity water. Therefore, an electrofishing survey was conducted during April of 2021. The survey was conducted at night due to the deep, steep-sided nature of the lake, which can limit the efficiency of electrofishing during daylight hours. A total of 18 Largemouth Bass were collected during 20 minutes of electrofishing. Of the bass collected, 28% were at least 15 inches in length, but none were over 18 inches. Based on sampling results, the bass population is not as good as those in many other lakes in the park. The influence of riverine fishes coming in from Pipestone Creek may have a direct negative effect on the bass population in this lake. | |
Good | A total of 5 White Bass were collected during the fall netting survey. Individuals ranged in length from 14 to 17 inches. The largest White Bass weighed 2.7 lbs. White Bass in this lake likely come from Pipestone Creek, which bisects the lake and runs year-round. | |
Location: Pyramid State Park is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County. From State Route 127 head west on Pyatt-Cutler Road. About 7 miles west of Pyramid State Park turn south into the Denmark Section.
Description: Blue Wing Lake is a strip cut lake located on the Denmark Section of Pyramid State Park. Facilities at this 46-acre lake include a concrete boat launch, floating dock and bathroom facilities.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Thanks to upgraded equipment, electrofishing is now an effective sampling tool for this lake.
The 2021 spring nocturnal electrofishing survey was the first conducted on Blue Wing Lake. All fishery information prior to 2021 was based on spring trap net surveys. The electrofishing survey indicated a good Largemouth Bass fishery. A fall netting survey (trap nets and gill nets) was also conducted and indicated the lake harbors a good Crappie fishery and a small number of quality-size White Bass.
Additional Lake Information: Note: There is no motor HP limit, but all boats must be operated at no wake speed.
Site-specific Regulations:
Largemouth bass: statewide limit of 6 fish/day
Bluegill or redear sunfish: 25 fish daily limit
Crappie: 25 fish daily limit
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Muskellunge: 48-inch minimum length limit
2 pole and line fishing only and bowfishing is allowed. All live bait in excess of 8" must be rigged with a quick set rig.
Please note that fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of February except within the designated area between the boat launch and marker buoy. Legal fishing hours from November 1 through the last day of February are from one half hour before sunrise to 2 p.m.
Maps of fish attractor locations can be obtained via the link on this page that says "Fish Attractor Locations Map".
Contact Information: Pyramid State Park: 618-357-2574IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Nick Abell618-967-0952