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PYRAMID-SHOVELOR LAKE
Lake Information
County: Perry
Acreage: 9
Recreational Amenities
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | Bluegill up to 8 inches in length were collected during the 2023 survey. The presence of 8-inch Bluegill is an indicator of a quality fishery. | |
Average | The 2023 electrofishing survey yielded an abundance of small bass along with a few larger individuals. The largest bass collected was 16 inches and about 2 lbs. | |
Location: Pyramid State Park is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County. The Denmark Section is accessed off 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: Shovelor Lake is a 9-acre strip cut lake located in the Denmark Unit of Pyramid State Park. There is no boat launch on this lake.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: An initial community electrofishing survey was conducted during September of 2023. The survey yielded an abundance of Largemouth Bass and Bluegill.
Additional Lake Information: Note: There is no motor HP limit, but all boats must be operated at no wake speed.
Site-specific 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: 48-inch minimum length limit
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 the last day of February.
Contact Information: Pyramid State Park 618-357-2574Nick Abell - IDNR Fisheries Biologist618-967-0952
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