Lake Springfield (IL)Fishing Reports

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

Lake Springfield is located in Springfield, Illinois and covers 3,800 acres. Anglers should expect to catch Largemouth Bass, white bass, panfish, and Crappie. Springfield is regarded as one of the Illinois' top bass fishing lakes because the population numbers are very high. Although numbers are high, there are very few fish weighing over 3.5 pounds. Most average 15 inches and 2.25 pounds. Crappies average 10 inches in this lake, with some reaching up to 15 inches.

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

Lake Springfield is a 3899.08 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Springfield?

Lake Springfield contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass.

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Lake Springfield Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

3 Reports on Lake Springfield

2 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Will Gordon
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
- Structure
  Baitfish
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Baitfish)
Find baitfish around the bank, killer bait. Usually you can just beat the bank with it and catch them good during shad spawn
Will recommended this gear for Lake Springfield, IL
Hotbait
Strike King KVD 1.5 Squarebill Black Back Chartreuse / 2 1/4"
$5.99
Omnia Community Member
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
Flipping up under docks rigged wacky in the morning. Then pulled out deeper on the breaks with hard bottom and fished em drop shot. Slow twitches and wait 2-3 seconds, then drag a few feet and repeat
Recommended gear for Lake Springfield, IL
Hotbait
Xzone Lures True Center Stick 5" / Green Pumpkin Black Flake
$2.99
~~$3.99~~
Roboworm 4.5'' Straight Tail Worm Margarita Mutilator / 4 1/2"
$4.49
Gamakatsu G-Finesse Aaron Martens Drop Shot Hook #1
$3.99
Voss Weights Straight Finesse Drop Shot Weights - Bulk Pack 1/4 oz
$9.49
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards
$26.99

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217 Bassin
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Panfish / Bluegill
- Technique
  Inline Spinners
- Structure
  Boulders
Fishing Report for Panfish / Bluegill using Inline Spinners in Fall (Boulders)
The white bass are on fire right now at Lake Springfield. You can find them in the shallow water near the rocks on the shore or near any brushpile. I have had a lot of success on an inline spinner... Read More
217 recommended this gear for Lake Springfield, IL
Hotbait
Mepps Dressed Aglia Spinner 1/4 oz / Silver-Grey
$6.49
Berkley PowerBait Grub 2" / White
$3.99