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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 less abundant in Dutchman Lake during the 2022 survey indicated by a dip in the catch rate to 92/hour, which still fell well above the long term average. 70% of these fish were larger than 6 inches, and 18% fish exceeded 7 inches in length. Bluegill body condition increased as well. These changes are most likely linked to the vegetation control activities being conducted. | |
Very Good | Largemouth bass abundance in Dutchman Lake in spring 2022 increased compared to the previous year (182/hr electrofishing). Quality of these fish was also better than the previous year, with 60 percent larger than 12 inches and 34% larger than the 15-inch minimum length limit. The largest was just over 8 pounds. Bass body condition increased in 2022 (Wr 92), well within the management plan goal. | |
Very Good | Redear were collected at a rate of 74 per hour in 2022 and quality increased. 97% of these fish were larger than 7 inches in length, and 30% were longer than 8 inches. Redear body condition remained 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 1 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2022.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 11 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2022 tournaments:
| 1 4.13 lbs | 2 2.48 lbs | 3 2.25 lbs |
Top 5 Total Tournament Weight of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2022 tournaments:
| 1 | 27.12 lbs |
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