FISHING AREA: Paris East lake is 162.8 acres with a maximum depth of 26.5 feet and has 7.8 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, swimming, skiing, and picnicking are available. Paris West Lake is 56.7 acres with a maximum depth of 8.5 acres and has 3.5 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, and picnicking are offered.A 10 horsepower limit is placed on boat motors. The lakes are located northeast of Paris in Edgar County on Illinois Route 1.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake levels are up. Fishing is good! It's been summertime HOT again this past week with scattered rain showers!
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Lots of smaller sizes of fish are being caught on bait under a bobber along the banks in shallow water depths.
FISH: Bass ... Good; Early and late best; Look for fish suspended near structure in deeper water with crankbaits or plastics.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Fish are being taken from both lakes with garlic cheese bait and liver.
NOTES: Reported by Mike Moore -