This lake is located in the Lake Girardeau conservation area. The Conservation Department acquired this 351-acre area in 1962 and constructed a 162-acre lake here in 1964. Lake Girardeau features two disabled-accessible fishing piers and a concrete boat r
Heading out to Lake Girardeau this evening with the wife. 76 degrees for today's high! Hope this cool front that just moved in will not ruin the fishing too ...more much.
Deep, clear water surrounded by sandstone bluffs makes this one of the most scenic lakes in Illinois. Largemouth and muskie are the primary quarry. Deep weedlines are key targets for anglers. 2,750 ac...
Well-known for good numbers of Largemouth Bass. Channel cats are underfished. 2,300 acres
Weeds and wood are key to finding Largemouth Bass, Crappie and catfish. Good lakeside facilities. 6,695 acres
Crappie dominate this lake and pick up the majority of the fishing pressure. Largemouth Bass are numerous but tend to run small. Good numbers of channel cats and sunfish. 8,400 acres