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DUTCHMAN LAKE
Lake Information
County: Johnson
Acreage: 118
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? 10hp
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
1500 |
Additional information for stocking on DUTCHMAN LAKE
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Excellent | Bluegill were far more abundant in Dutchman Lake during the 2021 survey. The bluegill catch rate was 156 per hour, a massive increase compared to the previous sample. Fifty one percent of these fish were larger than 6 inches, and 12 fish exceeded 7 inches in length. Bluegill body condition increased. | |
Very Good | Largemouth bass abundance in Dutchman Lake in spring 2021 increased compared to the previous year. Quality of these fish was slightly lower than the previous year, and 51 percent were larger than 12 inches, while 27% were larger than the 15-inch minimum length limit and the largest was over 7 pounds. Bass body condition decreased slightly in 2021, dipping just below the management plan goal. Site Regulation: 15 inch length limit, 6 per day creel limit. | |
Good | Redear were collected at a rate of 26 per hour in 2021 and quality increased. Seventy seven of these fish were larger than 7 inches in length, and no fish were longer than 8 inches. Redear body increased to well within the management goal range. | |
Location: Dutchman Lake is a relatively clear, infertile, 118-acre U.S. Forest Service-owned impoundment located approximately five miles north of Vienna, IL in Johnson County.
Description: The lake is surrounded by forest and has a gravel access road and boat ramp. The Dutchman Lake watershed is large, so significant rains have the potential to quickly raise the water level and decrease transparency.
Additional Lake Information: Ten horsepower outboard motor limit.
Site Regulation:
Largemouth bass – 15 inch length limit, 6 per day creel limit.
Channel catfish – 6 per day creel limit.
Contact Information: Shawnee National Forest Office: 618-658-2111IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Luke Nelson618-985-1112
There were 2 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2021.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 14 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2021 tournaments:
| 1 4.11 lbs | 2 2.94 lbs | 3 2.02 lbs | 4 1.56 lbs |
Top 5 Total Tournament Weight of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2021 tournaments:
| 1 | 20.56 lbs |
| 2 | 10.63 lbs |
Multiple day tournaments are listed with * end date.
Interested in participating in one of these public tournaments? Contact us with tournament ID for more information.
| 2022 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| July-24 | 22004 | Approved | Dutchman Lake Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
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