Lake Shelbyville (IL)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Shelbyville?

Lake Shelbyville has become one of Illinois premier fisheries in recent years. Being voted as one of the top bass fishing lakes in the state by Bassmaster Magazine, many local tournaments are held here. In addition to bass tournaments, many crappie, muskie, and walleye tournaments are held here. Being able to sustain this traffic is a testament to the health of this lake. Shelbyville is known for big crappies and other panfish species. This lake is also one of Illinois’s top muskie lakes. During the winter and spring seasons, many anglers find success around the Shelbyville Dam for walleye.

Q: What is Lake Shelbyville's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Shelbyville is a 10235.21 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Shelbyville?

Lake Shelbyville contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Muskie.

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Lake Shelbyville Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

5 Reports on Lake Shelbyville

1 Report for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Will S
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Dam
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Dam)
I made a quick stop at a feeder creek/pond to lake shelbyville and tried a few baits. I was hopping a little finesse football jig around by the dam when I stuck this giant!
Will recommended this gear for Lake Shelbyville, IL
Hotbait
Jewel Baits Pee Wee Football Jig 2 Pack 5/16 oz / PB&J
$5.69
Z-Man Baby Goat Green Pumpkin / 3"
$4.99

All Other Fishing Reports for Lake Shelbyville

Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Carolina Rigs
- Structure
  Brush Piles
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Carolina Rigs in Summer (Brush Piles)
Fish were relating to deep brush piles in 17-23' that were adjacent to channel swings.
Recommended gear for Lake Shelbyville, IL
Hotbait
Zoom Brush Hog Junebug / 6"
$6.29
James
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Fall (Laydowns)
This was an overcast day with light to moderate chop on the water. Air temp was 76 and water visibility was about 3 ft. We fished standing timber and lay downs in 0–15 ft and had to find shad to... Read More
James recommended this gear for Lake Shelbyville, IL
Hotbait
Strike King 5XD Sexy Shad / 2 1/2"
$6.79