Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) Fishing
IDNR lists 300 acres of lake water in Perry County.
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Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) in brief
Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) is a lake of 300 acres in Perry County, going by the IDNR page. The closest town on the Census list is Cutler, near 4 miles away.
It has its own lines in the site-specific regulations.
Acres as listed on the IDNR IFishIllinois page (printed only where the page text gives the same size); depth only where the IDNR text states a maximum depth. IDNR IFishIllinois waterbody page, ifishillinois.org, read November 4, 2026. Census 2023 places.
IDNR notes on Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- Location (IDNR)Pyramid State Park is located southwest of Pinckneyville in Perry County. Super Lake is within the Captain Unit of the park, which can be accessed from Panda Bear Road.
- Description (IDNR)Super Lake is a strip mine lake located within the Captain Unit of Pyramid State Park. At 300 acres, Super Lake is by far the largest lake in the park. There is a two-lane concrete boat launch, floating docks and bathroom facilities at this lake.
IDNR facility flags for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- Family FriendlyNo
- Handicap AccessNo
- Boat FishingYes – Unlimited hp and no wake
- Boat RampsYes
- Boat RentalsNo
- CampingYes
- PicnickingYes
- SkiingNo
- SwimmingNo
- Trout StockingNo
IDNR wrote these lines for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park); nothing was reworded.
IDNR IFishIllinois waterbody page, ifishillinois.org, read November 4, 2026.
Species and ratings at Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
| Species | IDNR rating | IDNR survey note |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Bass | Good | Although considered a nuisance species in most waters, Yellow Bass are fine table fare and a great sport fish when growth rates are sufficient and fish over 10 inches are common. Several Yellow Bass in the 10”-12” range… |
| Crappie spp. | Good | Super Lake supports a good crappie fishery with a healthy size distribution of 8-12" fish, with larger individuals over 15" also present. The majority of crappie are Black Crappie, although although White Crappie and… |
| Bluegill | Poor | Bluegill size structure is poor in Super Lake. Nearly all Bluegill collected during surveys have been under 7 inches in length. Poor Bluegill growth is likely a consequence of competition with species such as Gizzard… |
| Channel Catfish | Good | Super Lake contains a quality fishery for Channel Catfish that does not appear to need supplemental stocking. Past surveys have yielded numbers of catfish in the 3-6 lb. range. Smallmouth Bass Developing Smallmouth Bass… |
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent | Super Lake supports a quality Largemouth Bass fishery with an excellent size structure. Bass were captured at a rate of 111/hour during the 2025 spring electrofishing survey, exceeding the management target of 100/hour…. |
| Muskellunge | Very Good | Super Lake has been stocked annually with Muskie reared at Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery. During the 2025 targeted trap net survey, 14 Muskie were captured, ranging in length from 16 to 46 inches. The majority of these Muskie… |
Top of the IDNR outlook at Super Lake (Pyramid State Park): largemouth bass, rated excellent.
An IDNR source backs every fish listed for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park).
IDNR fishing outlook ratings and survey notes as printed on the IFishIllinois page, read November 4, 2026. IDNR fish stocking table on ifishillinois.org (year, water, species, size class and number as listed; no stocking dates published), read November 4, 2026; IDNR Illinois state record fish list (keeper: Illinois Department of Natural Resources; no angler names printed), read November 4, 2026.
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- IDNRSuper Lake is known to support an excellent Largemouth Bass fishery and as a result, receives a moderate degree of tournament pressure. The lake also supports good fisheries for crappie, Yellow Bass, Channel Catfish, and Muskie. Bluegill and Redear Sunfish are present but demonstrate poor growth potential, likely due to a high density of Gizzard Shad, Common Carp, and Yellow Bass, which compete for …
- Smallmouth Bass fingerling stockings occurred annually from 2021 through 2024. Roughly 120,000 fingerlings (1.5 inches) were stocked during this 4-year period. However, there has been no evidence of fingerling survival during electrofishing surveys. Therefore, stockings have been switched to advanced fingerlings for 2025, during which over 1,450 Smallmouth Bass averaging 6.5 inches were stocked. Should …
IDNR fishery history text, ifishillinois.org, read November 4, 2026.
Ramps around Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
You will not find a ramp at Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) on the IDNR map; try a neighbour below.
Launches one bay over from Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- Pyramid Captain – Super Lake Boat Ramp on Ringneck Lake (Pyramid State Park)Ringneck Lake (Pyramid State Park), 1 mile north
- Pyramid Denmark – Canvasback Lake Boat Ramp on Black Duck Lake (Pyramid State Park)Black Duck Lake (Pyramid State Park), 1 mile south
- Pyramid Captain – Blue Goose Lake Boat RampBlue Goose Lake (Pyramid State Park), 2 miles west
- Pyramid Captain – Canada Goose Lake Boat Ramp on Blue Goose Lake (Pyramid State Park)Blue Goose Lake (Pyramid State Park), 2 miles west
- Pyramid Galum – Goldeneye Lake Boat RampGoldeneye Lake (Pyramid State Park), 2 miles northeast
- Pyramid Denmark – Green Wing Lake Boat RampGreen Wing Lake (Pyramid State Park), 2 miles southwest
IDNR IFishIllinois map, boat ramp and launch layer of October 2025 (KML; name, waterbody and notes as printed), read November 5, 2026.
IDNR stocking rows for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
| Year | Species as listed | Number | Size class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muskellunge | 155 | Adult |
| 2026 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 13,616 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 153 | Adult |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 11,083 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,452 | Advanced Fingerling (4 – 7") |
| 2025 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 14,296 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 153 | Adult |
| 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 32,423 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2024 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,137 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 151 | Adult |
| 2023 | Smallmouth Bass | 32,411 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 153 | Adult |
Year, species, size class and count for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park), as IDNR lists them.
IDNR fish stocking table on ifishillinois.org (year, water, species, size class and number as listed; no stocking dates published), read November 4, 2026.
Creel and length limits on Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
| Species group | Daily limit | Statewide rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Gar | 1 per 24 hours | Harvest limit is 1 Alligator Gar per 24 hours. |
| Blue, Channel, and Flathead Catfish | no limit | There are no daily harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Other Sunfish | no limit | There are no harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Crappie (White, Black or Hybrid Crappie) | no limit | There are no daily harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Lake Sturgeon | no possession | Protected; No possession. |
| Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass | 6 (combined) | Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. In rivers and streams and their tributaries statewide, except for the Mississippi, Ohio (including Golconda Marina), and Wabash Rivers, the d |
| Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and their Hybrid | muskellunge 1, northern pike 3 | All Muskellunge and Muskellunge hybrids (Tiger Muskie) taken must be 36" in total length or longer, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. No more than 1 Muskellunge or Muskellunge hybrid (Tiger Muskie) may be taken per day, except as specified u |
| Paddlefish | 2 | Daily harvest limit is 2 Paddlefish. Please refer to Site Specific Regulations for the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa and the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri. |
| Striped Bass (Ocean Rockfish), White Bass, Yellow Bass, and their Hybrids | no limit under 17 inches; 3 at 17 inches or longer | There are no daily harvest limits or minimum size limits for Striped Bass (Ocean Rockfish), White Bass, Yellow Bass, and their hybrids, which are less than 17" in total length, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. For these fish 17" in total le |
| Trout and Salmon | 5 (combined) | Daily harvest limit is 5 trout or salmon, either singly or in the aggregate. |
| Walleye, Sauger, or their Hybrid | 6 (combined) | All Walleye, Sauger, or their hybrid (Saugeye) taken must be 14" in total length or longer, except in the Mississippi River, Wabash River, or except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. Daily harvest limit is 6 Walleye, Sauger, or their hybrid, either |
The 2026 statewide table is the default for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park).
Special regulations IDNR lists for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- There is no motor horsepower limit at Pyramid, however all boats must be operated at no-wake speed.
- Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of February.
- Recreational Use Restriction: Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (see above)
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing; bow fishing is allowed
- All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
Site-specific regulations on the IFishIllinois page, as printed, ifishillinois.org, read November 4, 2026.
Anglers 16 and older carry an Illinois fishing license ($15 a year for residents, $31.50 for nonresidents in 2026).
IDNR 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026. IDNR license fees (ifishillinois.org), read November 4, 2026.
Nearby lakes beside Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) in one table
Among the five nearest lake pages, Bluebill Lake (Pyramid State Park) is the largest IDNR listing at 30 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres (IDNR) | Max depth (ft) | Mapped ramps | First IDNR-rated fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) | 300 | 0 | Yellow Bass | ||
| Bufflehead Lake (Pyramid State Park) | under a mile east | 25 | 1 | Largemouth Bass | |
| Widgeon Lake (Pyramid State Park) | under a mile south | 18 | 0 | Black Crappie | |
| Bluebill Lake (Pyramid State Park) | under a mile northeast | 30 | 0 | Largemouth Bass | |
| Pintail Lake (Pyramid State Park) | under a mile south | 25 | 1 | Largemouth Bass | |
| Black Duck Lake (Pyramid State Park) | 1 mile south | 7.0 | 1 | Bluegill |
IDNR IFishIllinois pages (acres, depth text, outlook) and the IDNR boat ramp layer; read November 4, 2026.
A few miles of blacktop from Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
Other water a county or two from Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- Bufflehead Lake (Pyramid State Park)under a mile east
- Widgeon Lake (Pyramid State Park)under a mile south
- Bluebill Lake (Pyramid State Park)under a mile northeast
- Pintail Lake (Pyramid State Park)under a mile south
- Black Duck Lake (Pyramid State Park)1 mile south
Where to buy crawlers and minnows near Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- Frank's Real Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Gorham, 18 miles
- Simonton Bait Storebait and tackle shop, Nashville, 20 miles
Loaner rod and reel stops near Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- Steeleville Public LibrarySteeleville, 9 miles
- Logan Sallie Public LibraryMurphysboro, 19 miles
- Chester Public LibraryChester, 19 miles
- Nashville Public LibraryNashville, 24 miles
Towns with motels by Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
- Steeleville9 miles
- Pinckneyville11 miles
- Du Quoin15 miles
The counties Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) runs through
- Perry Countyseat: Pinckneyville
IDNR IFishIllinois map, tackle loaner site layer (KML), read November 5, 2026.
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The bait shop questions about Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)
Which Illinois town sits nearest Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)?
Pyramid State Park is located southwest of Pinckneyville in Perry County. Super Lake is within the Captain Unit of the park, which can be accessed from Panda Bear Road. IDNR places it in Perry County, about 4 miles from Cutler.
What size does the IFishIllinois page give Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)?
About 300 acres on the IDNR page.
Where does IDNR map a launch on Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)?
No IDNR-mapped ramp sits on it; the closest is Pyramid Captain – Super Lake Boat Ramp on Ringneck Lake (Pyramid State Park), about 1 mile away.
Which species does IDNR rate at Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)?
IDNR calls yellow bass good here and lists bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge and saugeye as well.
Which Illinois rules apply on Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)?
Statewide digest row for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass: Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. The same row adds a separate rule for rivers and streams, quoted in the limits band. This water also has a site-specific entry, shown in the limits band.
What does an Illinois license cost for Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)?
Anglers 16 and older carry an Illinois fishing license ($15 a year for residents, $31.50 for nonresidents in 2026).
Is Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) good for anglers without a boat?
IDNR lists no pier, but its facility flags read: Family Friendly No; Handicap Access No.
Which store outfits a trip to Super Lake (Pyramid State Park)?
Stop at Frank's Real Bait Shop, about 18 miles away,.
Tow the rig down to Super Lake (Pyramid State Park) at dawn
Check the limits, then pick a ramp near your spot.