Kinkaid Lake Fishing near Murphysboro, Illinois

Kinkaid Lake is a reservoir located just 6.6 miles from Murphysboro, in Jackson County, in the state of Illinois, United States, near Grimsby, IL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, carp, bream/bluegill, warmouth, pumpkinseed, crappie, sunfish, panfish, flathead catfish, walleye, rock bass and bullhead here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Kinkaid Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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