FISHING AREA: Lake Decatur is a 3,093 acre lake with 36 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 23 feet. Acivities such as boat fishing, skiing, camping, and picnicking are offered. Lake Decatur is located on the south edge of the City of Decatur in Macon County. The lake can be accessed from Illinois Route 36 that crosses an arm of the lake or visitors can travel east of Illinois Route 51.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up a little. Hot weather temperatures and scattered rain showers this past week.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Drop a line in shallower water with a wax worm or red wiggler under a bobber.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair to Good; Crankbaits are producing; several anglers fishing the recent tournaments.
FISH: White Bass ... Good Several boats fishing near the Moffit Street area off of the flats. 10" to 1 foot fish are being caught with little spoons.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Shrimp is being used and producing some fish; best during evening hours.
NOTE: Lake Decatur is listed on the top ten list of the best pan fishing spots in Illinois.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Bates of Jerry's Sports. Stop by and see him!