Guide To Fishing At Lake Of Egypt

AKA: Egypt Lake

Conveniently located in the southern part of the state, Lake Of Egypt is a 2,300-acre lake with over 90 miles of shoreline. Access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank, or portage of a canoe or kayak, is available at Buck Ridge Campground and several other areas around the lake.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Fishing is usually good for most species in the lake. Healthy populations of bass, bluegill and crappie reside here. Several boat launch ramps are open to pleasure and fishing boats. Spring offers the best opportunity for big stringers and an occasional lunker. Follow the schools of bait as they move up in spring and fall, then go deeper in summer and winter. All fish species here tend to stay close by their food source.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie and bluegill at Lake Of Egypt in Illinois.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Of Egypt

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Of Egypt Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Egyptian Hills Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
618 751-4556

Mack's Lake of Egypt Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
618 964-1821

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Egyptian Hills Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Ramp Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Mark Drive Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Mark Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Pyramid Acres Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, northeast side, off Marina Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.