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Illinois
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Observed 23 h ago
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Rain, high 67°F / low 63°F, 100% precip — 76/100 for lake fishing
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Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, crappie
Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Alexander County)
Lake · largemouth_bass, crappie
Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, hybrid_striped_bass
Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, channel_catfish
Fox Chain O'Lakes - Grass Lake Access
Lake · northern_pike, largemouth_bass
Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, crappie
Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Alexander County)
Lake · largemouth_bass, crappie
Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, hybrid_striped_bass
Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, channel_catfish
Fox Chain O'Lakes - Grass Lake Access
Lake · northern_pike, largemouth_bass
Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
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Shabbona Lake is a 319-acre impoundment in DeKalb County managed by the Illinois DNR, well known for excellent walleye, largemouth bass, and crappie fishing. The lake features multiple boat ramps and fishing piers making it accessible to anglers of all abilities. Spring and fall walleye runs are particularly productive along the rocky points and dam face.
Lake Prestbury
~40 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Illinois.
Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
~1h 9m drive
Moderate
Foxcroft Lake
~45 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Illinois.
Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area
~1h 15m drive
Moderate
Kimball Farms Pond
~1h 5m drive
A worthwhile stop near Illinois.
Starved Rock State Park - Illinois River
~54 min drive
Moderate
Dufield Pond
~1h 15m drive
A worthwhile stop near Illinois.
Consumers Quarry
~1h 19m drive
A worthwhile stop near Illinois.
Salt Creek Retention Basin
~1h 23m drive
A worthwhile stop near Illinois.
Lake Barrington
~1h 24m drive
A worthwhile stop near Illinois.
