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BUNKER HILL LAKE
Lake Information
County: Macoupin
Acreage: 11
Average Depth: 12.01 feet
Shoreline Length: 0.7 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Trolling Motor Only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
220 |
Additional information for stocking on Bunker Hill Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Average | Black and White Crappie are in this lake; however Black Crappie are the dominant species in our surveys. Only 2 White Crappie were collected in 2017. Seven Black Crappie were collected ranging from 9.8-12.2”. These species are very prolific and can stunt out quickly if they have a successful spawn. The crappie fishery appears to be in balance currently. | |
Very Good | In 2017, Bluegill ranged from 2.8-8.7”. Twenty-two fish (40.7%) were over 7”. Eight fish (14.8%) exceeded 8”. Bluegill in this lake have excellent body condition (Wr=103). The abundant bass population should keep the bluegill fishery under control. | |
Average | One Channel Catfish was collected in the 2017 survey, measuring 14”. It’s not uncommon to get a small sample of Channel Catfish as they often inhabit deeper waters outside the range of our sampling effectiveness during the daytime. Channel Catfish were stocked in 2017 and 2019. IDNR will continue to stock Channel Catfish as hatchery production allows. | |
Good | In 2017, 39 Largemouth Bass ranging from 4.7-19.7” were collected. 11% of Largemouth Bass exceeded 15”, and 2.9% exceeded 18”. Fish less than 6” were collected suggesting that natural reproduction is occurring. Most bass ranged from 8-12”. The size structure of this bass fishery is not excellent; however, this is not a concern for this lake. This lake has historically been a respectable panfish lake, so having a high density of small bass should help maintain a quality panfish fishery. | |
Location: Bunker Hill City Lake is in south-central Macoupin County, 2 miles northwest of Bunker Hill, Illinois.
Description: Bunker Hill City Lake has a trolling motor only motor size limit. There is one gravel ramp on the north end of the impoundment. Bait and tackle can be acquired in Bunker Hill. The Lake resides within James Bertagenolli Park.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Approximately 9 species have been collected in this body of water. Bunker Hill City Lake get periodic stocking of 8” to 10” Channel Catfish via The Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Additional Lake Information: 2-pole and line fishing only.
Channel catfish - 6 fish daily harvest limit
Contact Information: City of Bunker Hill 618-585-4632 IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Eric Ratcliff618-931-4217
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