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BURNING STAR STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA - SHOP LAKE
Lake Information
County: Jackson
Acreage: 24
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Yes
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? Yes
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Poor | The bluegill population is poor. No bluegill over 7 inches were collected in the 2023 survey. | |
Fair | Seven channel catfish (12-15 inches) were collected in the 2023 spring survey. No channel catfish were stocked in 2023. | |
Poor | No crappie have been collected from this lake during fisheries surveys. Crappie will not be added to this lake. Crappie in smaller lakes tend to stunt and result in very poor crappie fishing. | |
Average | Largemouth bass were collected in the 2023 spring electrofishing survey at a rate of 124 bass per hour. Of the largemouth bass collected, 19% were over 15 inches. No bass over 18 inches were collected. The largest bass collected weighed 2.5 pounds. | |
Poor | No Redear sunfish have been collected from this lake during fisheries surveys. | |
Location: Shop Lake is accessed from State Route 149 in Jackson County. From Route 149, turn north onto Mine Road to the south parking lot for the Burning Star complex, which is located between DeSoto and Hurst.
A map of the 24 lakes located on Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area can be obtained via email by sending a request to Shawn.Hirst@illinois.gov
Description: There are no facilities or boat ramps at this 24-acre lake. Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the end of February.
Because there is no boat ramp at this lake, anglers are not allowed to launch boats in Shop Lake from a trailer. Boats/kayaks/canoes must be carried from the road. Gas motors are allowed, but must be operated at no-wake speed.
Additional Lake Information: Two pole and line fishing only. Bow fishing is allowed.
Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the end of February.
Site-specific Regulations:
Largemouth bass: No possession of bass equal to or greater than 14 inches and less than 18"; 5 fish less than 14" and 1 equal or greater than 18" daily limit
Bluegill or redear sunfish: 25 fish daily limit
Crappie: 25 fish daily limit
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Contact Information: Site Superintendent - Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area483 Mine Road, DeSoto, Illinois 62824618-521-8873IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Shawn Hirst618-559-5009
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