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Kays Lake

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species at Kays Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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General info

Kays Lake is a lake located in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

37°07′40.7″N 89°13′13.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Kays Lake, IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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37°07′40.7″N 89°13′13.5″W
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Cities nearby

Mounds

1.4 miles away

Pulaski

6.1 miles away

Olive Branch

8.0 miles away

Tamms

8.3 miles away

Olmsted

8.4 miles away

Cairo

8.7 miles away

Barlow

11.1 miles away

Commerce

12.6 miles away

Wyatt

13.3 miles away

Wickliffe

13.5 miles away

Thebes

14.2 miles away

New Grand Chain

14.3 miles away

Mill Creek

14.8 miles away

Bandana

15.4 miles away

Diehlstadt

16.5 miles away

McClure

17.4 miles away

East Cape Girardeau

18.7 miles away

Kelso

18.7 miles away

Kevil

18.8 miles away

Benton

18.9 miles away

Blandville

19.0 miles away

Cypress

19.8 miles away

Bardwell

21.1 miles away

Joppa

21.4 miles away

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FAQ about Kays Lake fishing

Kays Lake is a lake located in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°07′40.7″N 89°13′13.5″W
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