Lakes
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Jackson County Rollins Lake |
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Lake |
Rollins Lake
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Acres |
41
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Directions |
Rollins Lake is a 41-acre impoundment located 2 miles west of Ripley in Jackson County. It is accessible from I-77 by taking State Route 62 west 1.5 miles and then turning south on Route 87.
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Description |
Constructed during 1956, this lake was in private ownership until 1987, when the Wildlife Resources Section of the DNR purchased the area. It has a maximum depth of 11 feet and an average depth of 6 feet. A paved road provides access to approximately half of the lake. A boat ramp is available and electric motors only are allowed. Live minnows cannot be used as bait and camping are prohibited.
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Fishery |
Rollins Lake provides warmwater fishery for bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish. The lake is stocked with trout once each month from January through April.
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National Forest |
National Forest Stamp is not required
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Boating |
Electric motors only
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Camping |
No camping allowed
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Spring Trout |
Stocked once each month January through April
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Fall Trout |
Does not receive Fall trout stocking
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Live Minnows |
Live minnows may not be used as bait
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Night Fishing |
Night fishing is allowed
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Map |
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Other Site Information |
Handicapped Access
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