Fishing Spots Near Argenta, Illinois

This large cooling lake supports a diverse fishery, featuring largemouth, catfish, walleye and hybrid stripers. Crappie and bluegill provide plenty of...

Crappie are the main attraction on this big Corps of Engineers impoundment. Walleye are a seasonal factor. Excellent facilities for camping, access an...

Considered the best bass water in the state. This cooling reservoir also boasts excellent striper fishing. 2,165 acres

The numerous docks around the lake provide excellent habitat for all species. Look for rod holders on docks to indicate the presence of privately plac...

A high-pressure lake supporting numerous bass tournaments. Most fishing is for bass and crappie, leaving the walleye virtually untouched. 811 acres

This power plant cooling reservoir produces outstanding largemouth bass action. Crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish are also abundant. 1,100 acres

A quality fishery is available in this power plant cooling lake. Good numbers of big largemouth and hybrid striped bass. 2,058 acres

Largemouth, catfish and crappie provide most of the action. Flooded strip pits offer interesting structure.

Illinois' largest lake, featuring largemouth, catfish, white bass and crappie. Walleye, bluegill and a few hybrid stripers available too. Good public ...