Rend Lake

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

Rend Lake is a body of water in IL. During this time of year, fish can be found in Summer patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

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

Rend Lake is a 17062.02 acres Reservoir with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Rend Lake?

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

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 17, 2025

Species

Crappie

Season

Summer (Current)

9 Fishing Reports

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Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)
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Largemouth Bass2 Reports
Crappie1 Report

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Omnia Community Member
Silver Ambassador
6/11/23
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Flooded Brush
- Forage
  Crawfish
- Water Temperature
  80°
Flipping small baits in buck brush by deeper water.
Tyler Peach
Bronze Ambassador
6/9/24
- Species
  Crappie
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Crappie Sniping
- Structure
  Standing Timber
- Forage
  Minnows
Flipping a submerged log and pulled out two crappie and a bass right by a boat dock
Casey Taylor
Bronze Ambassador
5/30/22
- Species
  Crappie
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Vertical Jigging 0-9'
- Structure
  Dam
- Forage
  Crappie
The crappie are biting alot above the dam under the bridge area. I used Kalin's Triple Threat 2'' Grubs I think that what they are called. They are red and black rigged with yellow tail. The crappie seem to love them alot. Though any crappie bait should work as well.