Lithia Springs Marina - Fishing Report

Fishing Report

This fishing report is presented as a service of LITHIA SPRINGS MARINA on beautiful Lake Shelbyville. It will be updated as conditions change and fishing success varies. The report is composed by our fishing guide, Walt Watts, who has 30 years experience fishing this lake. For more information on our fishing guide service, troll our web site.

February 16, 2010
The lake level is normal SUMMER pool and falling slowly. The water temperature is in the mid to low thirties. A lot of the lake is iced over BUT the ice is too THIN and unsafe. There is a lot of floating debris from the rising water. Be on the lookout for logs, etc. Most of the ramps are now open, but iced in and unusable at this time.

The limit on Crappie has been changed! As of April 1, 2008, you may keep 10 fish over 10 inches and 5 fish below 10 inches.

Please be careful if you do go out on the lake. Hypothermia is a real danger with the cold water.

Guide Service

Want to catch the big one or would you just be thrilled with catching a fish? Either way, plan for success when fishing Lake Shelbyville. Go to the hot spots for bass, walleye, crappie, and muskie. Use the right baits and fish the right depths when you get there. Why waste time, take advantage of 30 years fishing Lake Shelbyville. Enjoy a day with Ken Wilson while finding just that right spot for a memorable fishing experience.

They provide the boat and experience - you provide the gas, bait, and one companion - all for just $200.00 per day. Give Ken a call at 217-454-2672 to schedule your day or get the latest information on the hot spots.

To help you plan your fishing trip, below is a chart of the most productive times for the various species.

Blue Gill	Crappie	Catfish	White Bass	Walleye	Muskie	Large Mouth Bass	Carp
April	POOR	GOOD	POOR	GOOD	POOR	GOOD	POOR	POOR
May	GOOD	BEST	GOOD	GOOD	GOOD	GOOD	GOOD	GOOD
June	BEST	BEST	GOOD	BEST	BEST	GOOD	BEST	GOOD
July	BEST	GOOD	BEST	BEST	BEST	BEST	BEST	BEST
August	GOOD	GOOD	BEST	BEST	GOOD	BEST	GOOD	BEST
September	GOOD	GOOD	BEST	BEST	POOR	GOOD	GOOD	BEST
October	POOR	BEST	GOOD	GOOD	POOR	GOOD	GOOD	POOR
November	POOR	BEST	POOR	GOOD	POOR	GOOD	POOR	POOR

Come enjoy the great fishing and beautiful scenery
on one of Illinois' most gorgeous lakes!

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