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.

June 17, 2009

The lake level is at 611 or 12 feet above summer pool and falling very slowly. The water temperature is in the high sixties to low seventies with warmer temps back in the shallow end of the coves. The warmer temperatures will warm the water up rapidly. PLEASE WATCH FOR LOGS AND SUBMERGED TIMBER! There are lots of submerged and floating objects that you would not normally see.

Crappie have been found in some of the deeper water, and are scattered around the timber Fish around standing timber working from about 8-10 ft deep in towards the shallows. They are scattered. Use minnows, yellow, chartreuse, or pearlized tinsel jigs. The ratio of keepers is small but some nice ones are being caught also.

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.

The largemouth bass are moving towards the deeper water. Use plastic baits on the structure or fish the shallower areas with a spinner bait or crank bait. Some bucks are still over the beds protecting the fry. Throw a small minnow type bait along the shoreline for these.

White Bass are with some being caught in the river. Also try along the windblown banks where the bait fish have moved in.

Walleye are sporadic. Some are being caught trolling deep running crank baits on the flats, and also with nightcrawlers along the riprap and main lake points.

Muskie are somewhat slow. Fish the rocky areas and rip rap with spinner baits.

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 either Walt Watts or 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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