WALNUT POINT STATUS REPORT SUMMARY

CHANNEL CATFISH: The lake is located in Walnut Point State Park, approximately 3 miles north of Oakland in Douglas County. The lake covers 52 surface acres with a maximum depth of 32 feet and average depth of 12.5 feet. Public boat launching facilities are available. Electric motors only are allowed on this lake. A six catfish/day creel limit exists. Good to excellent fishing for channel catfish exists through maintenance stockings by the IDNR.

LARGEMOUTH BASS: WALNUT POINT LAKE - is located in Walnut Point State Park, approximately 3 miles north of Oakland in Douglas County. The lake covers 52 surface acres with a maximum depth of 32 feet and average depth of 12.5 feet. Free public boat launching facilities are available. Only electric motors are allowed to be used on this lake. Largemouth bass in this lake have excellent natural recruitment of bass fry, resulting in a self sustaining bass fishery. A 12 15 inch slot length limit is in effect.

Although bass numbers are good, fishing can be difficult. Jig and pig combinations seem to work especially well due to high numbers of crayfish present. Bass fishing prospects are rated as fair to good for both catch rate and quality.

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