reservoir in Illinois, USA
A 1,400-acre cooling lake near Pekin, Powerton Lake grows trophy largemouth bass under an 18-inch, one-fish limit and also holds blue, channel and flathead catfish, white and hybrid striped bass and walleye. Located in a power-plant cooling lake near Pekin in Tazewell County.
Powerton Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Powerton Lake can target species including Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Powerton Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Powerton Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Powerton Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Powerton Lake:
Anglers at Powerton Lake can target species including Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Powerton Lake before you cast a line.
Powerton Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.