Guide To Fishing At Devils Kitchen Lake

A medium size lake at the southern tip of Illinois, Devils Kitchen Lake offers several species for fishing as well as boating (with a 10 HP limit), swimming, and picnicking. Bass, trout, perch and sunfish are just waiting to be caught.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Located within Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, there is limited access to lodging, dining or shopping. However, the lake is scenic and tranquil with 24 miles of shoreline and lots of places to fish, including areas of standing timber and brush. The better fishing options are from a boat, but there is ample shoreline fishing available as well, including a handicap fishing pier near the dam.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, redear sunfish and yellow perch at Devils Kitchen Lake in Illinois.

Primary fish species residing in Devils Kitchen Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Devils Kitchen Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Devils Kitchen Boat Dock
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Grassy Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Click here for a Illinois Fishing License.