Reid G Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Anyone been there in the past year or even this spring yet? Headin there this weekend to meet up with some buddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2h Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Nope. To far for me. But its kind of funny because I just watched a fishing show Saturday morning on VS and thats where they were. Looked like some good fishing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Yes, big bass, from what I hear. Anyone else possibly been there this spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2h Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Note from Admin, please read forum policy before posting again, Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time to go Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Reid I haven't fished this lake in quite a few years and honestly don't remember that much about it, but I do know it has size regs. per IDNR. I'm a few hours north of the lake but in general for bass I would use a jig-pig setup shallow, slow in wood or rocks or a worm but these are just my confidence baits for spring. The last fishing report isn't much but here it is.4/16 by Tom Holmes, Military Surplus Outlet 217-243-6161. Big bass biting, with the top five in recent tournament hauling in fish weighing 8.4 lbs or better. One other # listed was Lake Jacksonville Campground 217-479-4646, maybe a call would get you more updated info. ttg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 TTG:Thanks for the info. What do you mean by size regs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time to go Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Reid, this lake has min. size limits, Bass 15", Striped bass 17" Crappie 9" as well as daily creel limits. Alot of lakes in Il. have hp restrictions due to the size of the lake. I don't think this lake does but has a speed limit. If you go to IDNR, click I fish Il., click lakes, click region 4 and your lake it has maps and regs. Don't know if your bringing a boat,I think there is a launch fee, or if you can rent one or maybe hook up with a local guide. Might want to make a call or two to nose around and see that your options are. Temps should be around eighty but probably windy.I think I might give this lake another try! ttg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Gotcha, no worries on the size limit, CPR only for me on bass. Yes, I heard there's a launch fee as well, varying based on motor size. It looks like there's plenty of cuts and bays to possibly escape the wind this weekend. Thanks for all the info. Can't wait to get there friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time to go Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Your welcome, good luck! ttg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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