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PYRAMID-CANVASBACK LAKE
Lake Information
County: Perry
Acreage: 60
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 |
Average | The bluegill population is average and no bluegill over 78 inches were collected in the 2016. Site Regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Poor | The CCF population is poor. no fish were collected in 2016. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit. | |
Good | Canvasback Lake has a good crappie population consisting of both black and white crappie. Of the crappie collected in 2016, 72% were over 10 inches in length. Site Regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Fair | An electrofishing survey is the best way to analyze the largemouth bass population in a lake. Because electrofishing is not an option at this lake, very little is known about the population. No largemouth bass were collected during 2016 spring trap netting. Site Regulation: 5 fish under 14" and one fish over 18"; 14-18 inch protected slot (no posession). | |
Average | This Lake is stocked annually with muskie. IDNR collected one 36-inch muskie from this lake in the spring of 2014. If you catch a tagged muskie from Canvasback Lake, DO NOT REMOVE THE TAG. Please contact Shawn Hirst, IDNR Fisheries Biologist by phone at 618-687-4546 or email at Shawn.Hirst@illinois.gov with the following information: date of catch, length of fish, 5-digit tag number. | |
Poor | Only two redear sunfish (8-9 inches) have been collected in 9 years of sampling. Site Regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Location: Pyramid State Park is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County. The Denmark Section is accessed off of the Pyatt-Cutler Road. 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: Canvasback Lake is a strip cut lake located on the Denmark Section of Pyramid State Park. Facilities at this 60-acre lake include a concrete boat launch, floating dock, and bathrooms.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: As a result of high water conductivity, electrofishing is not an effective sampling tool at this lake. All information is based on spring trap netting surveys.
Additional Lake Information: 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 February 28. Maps of 23 lakes located on the Arch Portion of Pyramid State Park can be obtained via email by sending a request to Shawn.Hirst@illinois.gov.
Tagged Fish: Please report tagged muskie to the Department of Natural Resources at 618-687-4546. Please provide tag number, length of muskie, and catch date.
Note: A new horsepower rule went into effect February of 2018: Unlimited HP motor limit and all boats/motors must be operated at no wake speed.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 5 fish under 14” and fish 1 over 18” limit, 14–18 inch protected slot (no possession)
Bluegill or redear sunfish: 25 fish daily limit
Crappie: 25 fish daily limit
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit.
All Fish 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only and bowfishing is allowed.
Contact Information: IDNR District Biologist Shawn Hirst 618-687-4546Pyramid State Park: 618-357-2574
There were 1 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2017.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 40 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2017 tournaments:
| 1 4.43 lbs | 2 4.09 lbs | 3 4.03 lbs |
Top 5 Bag Weights of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2017 tournaments:
| 1 55.48 lbs |
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