Lake Carroll
Lake Carroll
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Lake Carroll is a private 640-acre recreational lake located in Carroll County, Illinois, situated in the heart of a 14,426-acre watershed. Originally planned in 1971 and constructed starting in 1972, the lake was strategically positioned in the peaceful, gently rolling hills and valleys of the foothills of the driftless region. The lake is fed by nearly seven miles of streams that provide a constant supply of water, creating an exceptional fishing environment. As a private community lake, fishing access is restricted to members and their guests, with members required to be present when guests are fishing.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Lake Carroll and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Lake Carroll. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Lake Carroll
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Illinois licenses and regulations
Illinois Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Illinois Fishing License
All individuals who are 16 and over are required to have a fishing license. All youth who are below 16 may fish without a license.
Illinois Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Illinois Steam Access Laws
If the waterway is navigable in fact and the streambed is publicly owned, it is most likely fully accessible. If the streambed is privately owned, it is only accessible for navigation, not for hunting, fishing or portage.
Take Lake Carroll with you
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Log your catches here
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