Fishing Rules
Lake Devonshire does not fall under the private lake exception to the IDOC licensing rules. Therefore, in order to be legal, all persons fishing must have a valid fishing license. A homeowner must accompany all fishing guests. The LDHA committee in charge of the lake and fish has carefully considered the limits below in order to maintain a healthy lake. If you have questions about the lake and it's fish inhabitants, please contact a committee member.
Reminder: for the benefit of residents and their pets, please be sure to pick up all fishing equipment, especially baits from the shore. Please fish with barbless hooks or hooks that have had their barbs pinched.
Reminder: for the benefit of residents and their pets, please be sure to pick up all fishing equipment, especially baits from the shore. Please fish with barbless hooks or hooks that have had their barbs pinched.
Ice Fishing
Lake Devonshire is a great place to try your hand at ice fishing. The Lake does freeze over during most winters however caution should always be exercised when ice fishing. Ice Fishing is permitted at the risk of the individual during daylight hours after 8 a.m.
Grass Carp
NOTE: You may see these big fish in the lake swimming slowly with their large dorsal fin. Those are neutered carp which eat only grass and are acquired to help keep the marine growth at a reasonable level. Please refrain from catching these fish!
NOTE: You may see these big fish in the lake swimming slowly with their large dorsal fin. Those are neutered carp which eat only grass and are acquired to help keep the marine growth at a reasonable level. Please refrain from catching these fish!
Catfish
Minimum Length - 14"
Limit Per Day - 2
Minimum Length - 14"
Limit Per Day - 2
Crappie
Minimum Length - 9"
Limit Per Day - 6
Minimum Length - 9"
Limit Per Day - 6
Blue Gill
Minimum Length - None
Limit Per Day - 20
Minimum Length - None
Limit Per Day - 20
Largemouth Bass
Minimum Length - 1" to 12"
Limit Per Day - 6
Minimum Length - 12" and over
Limit Per Day - Release
Minimum Length - 1" to 12"
Limit Per Day - 6
Minimum Length - 12" and over
Limit Per Day - Release
Redear
Minimum Length - None
Limit Per Day - 20
Minimum Length - None
Limit Per Day - 20