Springfield Lake

Sangamon - Illinois


  • 89 catches

  • 615 followers

  • 77 spots

The numerous docks around the lake provide excellent habitat for all species. Look for rod holders on docks to indicate the presence of privately placed brush piles. 4,234 acres

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Springfield Lake Fishing Reports

Recently shared catches and fishing spots

  1. 1 lb. 10.0 in. White Crappie

    1. George Horvath 0
      Nice 👍
  2. Smallmouth Bass

    1. Jeremiah Wattigny 0
      Thank you guys
    2. Kevin McCarthy 0
      Congrats man!!
    3. Robert Coleman 0
      Don't stop! Keep'em coming! Show your pride!!!!!! No one will deny you of that! 👍
    4. Jeremiah Wattigny 0
      Thanks you Robert !! It'll be the last one of the little guy I post on here , it's just I am sooo proud
    5. Robert Coleman 0
      THAT is a great picture Jeremiah! 👍👍👍
    6. Noah Shapiro 0
      awww
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  3. Details: Crappie

    1. Jeremiah Wattigny 0
      You catching them ? I haven't went after the crappie in a few months been waiting for the water to cool down
  4. Details: fished left side b4 park

  5. first channel from my kayak

  6. Details: 2 lb. 5 oz. Blue Catfish with a nightcrawler

  7. Pumpkin color

    White Crappie with a Bobby Garland jig

    1. Jeremiah Wattigny 0
      That isn't lake Springfield!! Lol
    2. Sinclair Grims 0
      What area of the lake was this? It looks like the shore but not sure where! That's a slab!!!
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  8. Details: dock skipping time

    1. Jeremiah Wattigny 0
      You have any luck ? Crappie should be turning on

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