Crab Orchard Lake, IL
AKA: Crab Orchard Reservoir
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and white bass at Crab Orchard Lake in Illinois.
At over 6,900 surface acres, with a wide variety of fish species to pursue, Crab Orchard Lake is an anglers paradise. It is located in southern Illinois a few miles east of Carbondale. If you like fishing around rocky shorelines with trees and brush, the lake has plenty.
There are opportunities for shoreline fishing - some with easy access and some may take a bit of walking. The most efficient way to fish this waterway is by boat. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Campground offers camping and RV spaces, some right on the water.
Crab Orchard Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Click here for boat ramps.
Fishing License
Click here for a Illinois Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Crab Orchard Campground - 618 985-4983
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Campground - 618 997-3344
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Blue Heron Marina & Campground
3697 Old Route 13
Carterville, Illinois 62918
618 985-2572
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge 618 997-3344
IDNR District Biologist 618 993-7094
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