The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool
Randolph County, Illinois · about 1,700 acres (2.6 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool
In Randolph County, Illinois, Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool covers about 1,700 acres.
From end to end it runs about 10.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 31 miles. At about 370 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Sainte Genevieve is about 4.8 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,700 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 10.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 370 ft
- County
- Randolph County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Illinois, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool
- Sainte Genevieveabout 4.8 mi southwest
- Red Budabout 6.9 mi north
- Chesterabout 8.2 mi southeast
- Spartaabout 11 mi east
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Questions about Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool
What fish are in Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool?
Lakes like Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool?
About 1,700 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool?
Sainte Genevieve is about 4.8 miles southwest; Red Bud is about 6.9 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Kaskaskia River Navigation Pool on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
