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Lake Information for Otter Lake
Otter Lake is a 765-acre (3.0 km²) artificial lake in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is located 6 miles (10 km) west of Girard. The reservoir is named after Otter Creek, a tributary of Macoupin Creek and the Illinois River.
Otter Creek was dammed to provide flood control, water-based recreation, and a source of clean water for North Otter and South Otter Townships within Macoupin County.
Recreation centers on fishing opportunities, with the lake managed for striped bass, crappie, and muskie.
Striped and hybrid striped bass fishing is best in the spring and fall in the points and creek channels.
Muskie are from March through November in the covers and shoreline.
Fishing for channel catfish is best from May to October in the rip-rap, points, and bays.
White bass are found most often from May to October in the points, rip-rap, and flats.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Clark Boat & Motor Company
- 201 W Saint Louis Ave - East Alton, IL
- (618) 259-8712
- Grafton Canoe Kayak & Boat
- 12 East Water St - Grafton, IL
- (618) 786-2192
- Boat Dock Limited
- 4600 Rising Moon Rd - Springfield, IL
- (217) 793-7300
Vacation Rental
- Otter Lake Park
- 13671 Emmerson Airline Rd - Girard, IL
- (217) 627-2416
- Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
- Route 100, Grafton, Il 62037 - Grafton, IL
- (618) 786-2331
- BEALL MANSIION Alton, Illinois (St Louis, MO Area)
- 407 E 12th St - Alton, IL
- (618) 474-9100
