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PYRAMID-GOLDENEYE LAKE
Lake Information
County: Perry
Acreage: 125
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.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2018 |
Muskellunge |
Adult |
27 |
2019 |
Muskellunge |
Adult |
26 |
Additional information for stocking on PYRAMID-GOLDENEYE LAKE
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Excellent | Goldeneye Lake has an excellent black crappie population. Black crappie started showing up in the 2011 sample. Site Regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Good | The bluegill population is good. Bluegill over 7 inches have been collected in the past. Site Regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Average | No catfish were collected in the 2019 survey. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit. | |
Fair | An electrofishing survey is the best way to analyze the largemouth bass population in a lake. However, electrofishing is not an option at Goldeneye Lake due to high water conductivity. Therefore, very little is known about the population. No largemouth bass were collected during 2019 spring trap netting. Site Regulation: 5 fish under 14" and one over 18" daily limit; 14-18" protected slot (no possession). | |
Average | Goldeneye Lake is stocked annually with muskie. No muskie were collected in the spring of 2019. If you catch a tagged muskie from Goldeneye Lake, DO NOT REMOVE THE TAG. Please contact Nick Abell, IDNR Fish Biologist by email at nicholas.abell@illinois.gov or by phone at 618-967-0952 with the following information: date of catch, length of fish, and 5-digit tag number. | |
Excellent | The redear population is excellent. Individuals over 8 inches have been common in past samples. Site Regulation: 25 fish daily limit. | |
Location: Pyramid State Park is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County. The Galum Section is accessed off Panda Bear Road. From State Route 127, head west on Pyatt-Cutler Road. About 6 miles west of Pyramid State Park, turn north onto Panda Bear Road.
Description: Goldeneye Lake is a strip cut lake located on the Galum Section of Pyramid State Park. Facilities at this 125-acre lake include a boat launch, floating docks, 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. From November 1 through February 28, fishing is allowed in designated areas only, and fishing hours are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 2:00 PM. Maps of 23 lakes located on the Arch Portion of Pyramid State Park can be obtained via email by sending a request to Nicholas.Abell@illinois.gov
Tagged Fish: Please report tagged muskie to the Department of Natural Resources at 618-529-4100. 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
Muskellunge: 1 fish daily limit, 48" minimum length.
Contact Information: Pyramid State Park: 618-357-2574IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Nick Abell618-967-0952
There were 3 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2020.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 58 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2020 tournaments:
| 1 5.09 lbs | 2 4.90 lbs | 3 4.38 lbs | 4 4.25 lbs | 5 3.98 lbs |
Top 5 Bag Weights of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2020 tournaments:
| 1 | 45.59 lbs |
| 2 | 40.25 lbs |
| 3 | 15.23 lbs |
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