FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 615.36 feet which is 15.0 feet above summer pool. Water clarity is muddy with surface Water temperatures at 80 degrees.
FISH: Crappie ... Spotty; Fish are near standing trees in 8 to 12 feet of water, but scattered; also look for them on newly flooded grass and brush; anglers using yellow, chartreuse, and pearlized tensil jigs; nice catches are being taken from the back of coves on the south side of the lake and near Campville Creek at the north end with minnows and jigs.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; Look for them in the back of coves and shallows; also search the newly flooded structure in towards shore with Rapala's, small minnows, and small crankbaits; plastic worms and crankbaits are producing near the main lake points.
FISH: Walleye ... Sporatic; Some fish have moved onto the newly covered rocky and concrete areas; offer them jigs and night crawlers.
FISH: White Bass ... Fair; Best during early morning and later evening hours; anglers using Gay blades and spoons; during mid day shiny baits and chrome shallow running crankbaits are best.
FISH: Muskie ... Fair to Good; Fish are somewhat active near the rocky areas; spinner baits are popular
NOTE: Check out the new boating rules on the lake beginning July 18th.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers. For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Nice enjoyable weather for fishing this past week.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 614.0 feet which is 14.0 feet above summer pool. Water clarity is muddy and surface Water temperatures are 80 degrees.
FISH: Crappie ... Spotty; Fish near standing trees in 8 to 12 feet of water and look for suspended fish on submerged logs in 20 feet of water; also fish near willows on steep banks.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; Look for them in the back of coves with spinners in shallow water; also use deep running crankbaits near main lake structure and deeper structure; night crawlers and small crankbaits are producing towards the shore and in coves. An angler reprted catching a 4 pounder in shallow buck brush as the fish were feeding with plastics and spinner baits.
FISH: Walleye ... Good; Some fish have moved onto rocky and concrete areas that have been covered by rising water; also look for them near the rip-rap and flooded ramps with spinner baits.
FISH: White Bass ... Fair; The north end of the lake is clearer; anglers using twister tails and jigs along the rip-rap, the flooded willows, and near the boat ramp.
NOTE: The beach has been closed this past week due to the high water levels.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers. For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Nice enjoyable weather for fishing this past week.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 613.59 feet which is 13.0 feet above summer pool. Water clarity is muddy with surface Water temperatures are 80 degrees.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Fish are scattered in 8 to 12 feet of water near brush and standing timber; anglers using yellow, chartreuse or pearlized jigs; and also minnows; finding fish in the back of coves in the south end and near Campfield Creek and Sullivan in the north; fish are also moving into newly covered areas; some nice sized ones.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; Look for them in the back of coves with spinners in shallow water; also use deep running crankbaits near main lake structure and deeper structure; night crawlers and small crankbaits are producing towards the shore and in coves. An angler reprted catching a 4 pounder in shallow buck brush as the fish were feeding with plastics and spinner baits.
FISH: Walleye ... Good; Angling success is picking up! Fish are moving onto rocky and concrete newly covered areas; also look for them near the rip-rap and flooded ramps with spinner baits.
FISH: Muskie ... Fair to Good; Fish are somewhat active; anglers using spinner baits near the rip-rap areas.
FISH: White Bass ... Slow;
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie. NOTES:. July 4th celebration and fireworks will be at Forest Park this year.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers. For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Nice enjoyable weather for fishing this past week.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 614.81 feet which is 15.11 feet above summer pool. Water clarity is muddy with surface Water temperatures are in the 70's to 80's.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Fish are scattered in 8 to 12 feet of water near brush and standing timber; anglers using yellow, chartreuse or pearlized jigs; and also minnows; finding fish in the back of coves in the south end and near Campfield Creek and Sullivan in the north; fish are also moving into newly covered areas; some nice sized ones.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; Look for them in the back of coves with spinners in shallow water; also use deep running crankbaits near main lake structure and deeper structure; Rapala's and small crankbaits are producing towards the shore and in coves.
FISH: Walleye ... Good; Fish are moving onto rocky and concrete newly covered areas; also look for them near the rip-rap and ramps with night crawlers and jigs.
FISH: Muskie ... Fair to Good; Fish are somewhat active; anglers using spinner baits near the rip-rap areas.
FISH: White Bass ... Slow;
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers. For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Nice enjoyable weather for fishing this past week.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 615.87 feet which is 16.17 feet above summer pool. Water clarity is muddy in the north, stained in the middle and clearer in the south; Water temperatures are in the low 80's.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Anglers are catching mostly smaller sizes from the shallows, but there are some keepers being caught.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; Fishermen are catching some, but success should be better when the water stabalizes.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers. For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Nice enjoyable weather for fishing this past week.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 615.1 feet which is 15.4 feet above summer pool. Water clarity is stained with Water temperatures in the mid 70's.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair; Angling success changes day to day; some on the beds and some have completed spawning; fish deep on wood or in the coves near shallow brush spots and ledges; also look for them in 8 to 20 feet of water off points and drops; anglers are successful with tubes, jigs in any color or twister tails.
FISH: Bass ... Good; Fish deep and shallow with your favorite baits; some on beds and some on main lake points and drops.
FISH: Walleye ... Good; Look for them in shallow water off lake flats and points with crankbaits, Rattle L Traps, jig and minnows, or night crawlers; look for them and move until you find them.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers. For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Beaches closed due to flood water.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 601.01 feet which is 1.31+ feet above summer pool. Water clarity is slightly stained with Water temperatures in the upper 60's to low 70's.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Fish with minnows near shallow brush spots and ledges; anglers are successful with tipping, jigging, or plain minnows; add a 1/16 oz. lead head in shallow water and a plain eagle claw hook with split shot; tubes jigs in pink and chartreuse and pearl white with silver flake are also popular this week; try brown and chartreuse in the open water using a tight line and 1/8 oz. lead head with a slip bobber.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; Fish deep to shallow across the ledges with white jigs.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers. For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Plan to visit the lake this weekend during Free Fishing Days June 6th - 9th.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 599.26 feet which is .44 inches below summer pool. Water clarity is slightly stained with Water temperatures in the mid to upper 60's.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Fish are moving up to spawn, some areas have smaller sized males and some have larger females; move around to find what you want; look near stumps and laydowns in shallow water with tube jigs on a 16 oz. lead line; different colors used.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair to Good; Anglers continue to find them along with the crappie and are using several different baits and patterns; look for them in the backs of coves or in the shallows; 15 pounds of fish won the tournament this past week.
FISH: White Bass ... Fair to Good; Anglers are finding them mixed in with the crappie in the coves and biting on jigs and night crawlers.
FISH: Walleye ... Fair to Good; Several being caught.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 598.8 feet which is 10 inches below summer pool. Water clarity is slightly stained and muddied up a little. Water temperatures are in the low to mid 60's. Better weather makes for better fishing.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Pre spawn conditions; some are full of eggs and some have spawned; look for them in 5 to 6 feet of water near standing timber and lay downs with minnows; they are not very aggressive, hitting light.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair to Good; Anglers are finding them along with the crappie and using spinner baits in the backs of coves or in the shallows; also using plastic baits, plastic worms, and deep running crankbaits near deeper structure on the main lake points.
FISH: White Bass ... Fair to Good; Fish are mixed in with the crappie in the coves and biting on jigs and night crawlers.
FISH: Muskie ... Fair; Angling success is picking up.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 597.8 feet which is 1.9 feet below summer pool. Water clarity is slightly stained. Water temperatures are 63 to 65 degrees.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Nice catches in the back of coves on the south end, and in Sullivan Creek at the north end of the lake; fish the warmer water in 5 to 6 feet of water near standing timber; fish are scattered, but biting on yellow and chartreuse jigs or minnows.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair to Good; Success is improving; anglers using spinner baits in the backs of coves or in the shallows; also using plastic baits, plastic worms, and deep running crankbaits near deeper structure on the main lake points.
FISH: White Bass ... Slower; Look for them near coves with jigs and night crawlers.
FISH: Muskie ... Fair; Angling success is picking up.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 597.2 feet; 2.5 feet below summer pool. Water clarity is stained. Water temperatures are in the low to mid 60's.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Pre Spawn conditions; fish are ready to spawn; look for them in the backs of coves in shallow water.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Best bet is to put bait 1 foot below the cork in the river.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair; Anglers are using gold blades, jigs, twister tails and Mephs spinners in the main lake in 6 to 15 feet of water.
FISH: White Bass ... Very Good; Fish are spawning in the upper reaches of the Kaskaskia River and feeder creeks; brown and chartreuse or red and chartreuse are good colors to use this week.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 597.86 feet; 1.84 below summer pool. The water is muddy in the north and improving mid center to the southern end. water temperatures are in the upper 50's to low 60's.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair; Fish are scattered; look for them in 4 to 6 feet of water near laydowns and brush and also in 8 to 12 feet; stable weather patterens needed.
FISH: Carp ... Good; Fish are completing their spawn; anglers are successful near the shorelines near brush and cover.
FISH: Muskie ... A tournament was held on the last this past weekend, but no reports available.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 600.1 feet; 4 feet above normal pool. The water is stained with temperatures in the upper 50's. Fishing should pick up with better weather conditions.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Move around from deep to shallow water near cover, brush piles and laydowns in 8 feet of water with tube jigs and lead heads. An angler reported catching 29 this past week.
FISH: Carp ... Good; Fish are completing their spawn; anglers are successful near the shorelines near brush and cover.
NOTES: A Masters crappie tournament will be held at the lake this weekend. There is also a Kids Fishing Rodeo this weekend; take the kids fishing.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Warmer water temperature are needed for increased fishing success. The discharge rate has decreased into the Kaskaskia River.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 602.47 feet; 8.47 feet above normal pool. Lots of water going down stream. The water is stained to muddy with temperatures in the high 40's to low 50's.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Look for them in the warmer water areas in 5 to 6 feet of water around standing timber in coves; fish are scattered, but try minnows or jigs; small to keeper sizes being caught. Get out and try to catch a few fish, sunny days will warm the water.
FISH: Carp ... Good; Fish are spawning; anglers are successful near the shorelines near brush and cover.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Warmer water temperature are needed for increased fishing success. The discharge rate has increased into the Kaskaskia River.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 602.61 feet; 8.5 feet above normal pool. Lots of water going down stream. The water is muddy with temperatures in the low 50's.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Anglers have to work for them; tube jigs are producing fairly nice sized fish in 12 feet of water near submerged logs and brush.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; A few smaller sized fish are being caught with crappie jigs; best areas are where the sun is shinning on the water.
FISH: Walleye ... Good; Look for fish in 10 to 12 feet of water near timber and rip-rap with jigs.
FISH: Muskie ... Fair; Warmer temperatures are needed; fish near the spillway with jigs.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Warmer water temperature are needed for increased fishing success. The discharge rate has increased into the Kaskaskia River.
FISHING AREA: Lake Shelbyville is an 11,000 acre lake that averages 16 feet in depth, at normal pool, with a maximum depth of 67 feet. 250 miles of picturesque, wooded shoreline have been created by islands, coves, peninsulas and inlets. The focus in on hunting and fishing, the area has no camping, picnicking or day-use facilities. The acreage offers many natural features including wooded uplands, spectacular acenery, prairie plants, 50 species of native plants, more than 200 species of birds, and various wildlife are present. Fishermen will find six small boat launching facilties located in the the wildlife areas. Bigger craft owners are advised to use the larger access areas offered at marinas, state parks or Corps of Engineers sites.A handicap fishing pier and boat launch is available. It is the home of Eagle Creek Inn, one of the Midwest's most modern resorts at Eagle Creek State Park. Wolf Creek State Park and Shelbyville Wildlife management Areas are also located near the lake. Shelbyville Lake is located in Shelby County west of Mattoon; south of Illinois Route 121 and north of Illinois Route 16. Route 32 crosses the east side of the lake into Moultri County.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is 602.25 feet; 8.25 feet above winter pool. The water is stained and is 40 to 48 degrees with windy conditions.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Look for them in 4 to 6 feet of water near laydowns and brush by tight lining and using a 16 oz. lead head in various colors.
FISH: Walleye ... Good; Look for fish in 10 to 12 feet of water near timber and rip-rap with jigs. Chartruese and silver speckle is popular.
FISH: Muskie ... Fair; Warmer temperatures are needed; fish near the spillway with jigs.
NOTES: Lake Shelbyville is one of the best lakes in Illinois for catching 50 inch muskies. Starting April 1st, the crappie creel limit has been changed to five fish shorter than 10 inches and 10 fish longer than 10 inches. Hopefully this will prevent overharvesting of smaller white crappie.
NOTES: Reported by Ken Pierson of the Army Corps of Engineers.For lake report - call 217/774-2020. Warmer water temperature are needed for increased fishing success. The discharge rate has increased into the Kaskaskia River.