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Lake Information for Lake Carlton
Lake Carlton is a small 78 acre lake that has gained its reputation as being the premiere muskie lake in the State. Although the lake has an excellent muskie fishery it also has an excellent largemouth bass fishery. The lake has a number of 4 to 6 pound bass present and every spring a few 6 to 8 pound bass are caught.
Muskie are best from April to October. They are most often found in the offshore weed beds.
Largemouth bass are from May to October along the shoreline in weeds and brush.
Crappie fishing is best in September among the brush and trees.
Bluegill fishing is best in April and September to November in the weed beds and brush.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Davenport Boat & Marine Service
- 1414 S Stark St - Davenport, IA
- (563) 326-2431
- Moline Boat & Motor
- 500 N 2nd Ave - Carbon Cliff, IL
- (309) 796-2420
- Morgan Boat Sales
- 1024 Il Route 26 N, #G - Freeport, IL
- (815) 235-7421
Vacation Rental
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- 18750 Lake Rd - Morrison, IL
- (815) 772-4708
- Kaladis Lodging
- 5129 W Long Hollow Rd - Galena, IL
- Chestnut Mountain Resort
- 8700 W Chestnut Dr - Galena, IL
- (815) 777-1320
Bar and Restaurant
- Floridinos Pizza & Sports Bar Restaurant
- 100 N Main St - Maquoketa, IA
- (563) 652-2755
- Coffee Garden
- 207 S Base St - Morrison, IL
- (815) 772-7600
- Arcadia Restaurant & Oyster Bar
- 301 N Main St - Galena, IL
- (815) 776-9248