2026 SIKC Tournament Trail Stop #2 - Crab Orchard Lake
Crab Orchard Lake Emergency Information
Emergency: 911
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge: (618) 997-3344
Lake Murphysboro State Park Office: (618) 684-2867 (Manages Kinkaid Lake SFWA)
IDNR Region 5 Office (Office of Law Enforcement): (618) 435-8138 (For non-emergency, officer dispatch)
Stop #2 Tournament Director Information
Tournament Director: Jonathan Kessler (618) 317-6885
Deputy Director: Joshua Lincoln (618) 477-2078
Boat Pass Requirement
All anglers must have a valid refuge pass for boating/access.
Passes available here:
Crab Orchard Refuge Passes
Current refuge fees include:
$2 one-day pass
$5 seven-day pass
Annual passes available
Tournament Safety Notes
Cell service can become inconsistent in some areas of the refuge.
Crab Orchard is known for submerged timber and rapidly changing wind conditions.
Make sure someone knows your launch location if prefishing alone.
PFDs and navigation lights are strongly encouraged during low-light periods and rough conditions.
Closest Major Medical Facilities
Heartland Regional Medical Center
SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale