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GLENN SHOALS LAKE
Lake Information
County: Montgomery
Acreage: 1085
Average Depth: 10.01 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Unrestricted
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? Yes
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? Yes
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Dam,
Shoals Creek
Maps are not intended for navigation.
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
15028 |
2021 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
25643 |
2022 |
Largemouth Bass |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
15406 |
2022 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
11924 |
Additional information for stocking on Glenn Shoals, Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Average | The 2017 survey shows very high bluegill numbers. The size distribution and condition of the bluegill collected was poor. | |
Very Good | This species is solid in this lake. Good numbers and size quality were present in the 2017 survey. Site regulation: 6 fish daily creel limit. | |
Good | This trophy species is stocked into Lake Glen Shoals by IDNR at 2” in length. During our surveys, we don’t normally see this pelagic predator. One hybrid striped bass was collected in the 2017 survey. It was about 13 inches and likely a fairly recently stocked fish. Site regulation: 17” minimum length limit; 3 fish daily creel limit. | |
Fair | The largemouth bass numbers are up from the previous survey and are higher than the five previous surveys. The bass collected in the 2017 survey show a good size distribution. The condition of the fish collected was good. Site regulation starting April 1, 2016: 15” minimum length limit; 3 fish daily creel limit. | |
Good | White crappie were collected in low numbers in the 2017 survey. The white crappie collected were of good size, with most over 10 inches. There is likely very good population of white crappie present in the lake. However, due to the time of year this survey is completed and the gear used it is not likely a representative sample of the true crappie populations. | |
Location: Approximately 1.25 miles north of Hillsboro, IL in Montgomery County.
Description: Lake Glenn Shoals is cooperatively managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of Hillsboro, IL. The lake was constructed for flood prevention, and as a water supply for the City of Hillsboro. Lake Glenn Shoals has no outboard motor hp limit. There are two concrete boat ramps; one at the North Marina and another at the South Marina near the dam.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Approximately 16 species inhabit this central Illinois impoundment. IDNR periodically stocks Hybrid Striped Bass and has released Largemouth Bass into Lake Glenn Shoals when warranted (most recently in 2015).
Sauger were stocked for the first time in 2017.
The lake has fairly high numbers of common carp and yellow bass.
Additional Lake Information: Two pole and line fishing only, and all other statewide rules apply at this lake. Lake Glenn Shoals has no outboard motor hp limit. There is a concrete boat ramp at the North Marina and the South Marina near the dam.
Contact Information: City of Hillsboro 217-532-6129IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Tad Locher217-720-0235
There were 7 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2022.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 129 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2022 tournaments:
| 1 4.87 lbs | 2 3.95 lbs | 3 3.92 lbs | 4 3.86 lbs | 5 3.78 lbs |
Top 5 Total Tournament Weight of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2022 tournaments:
| 1 | 74.08 lbs |
| 2 | 63.44 lbs |
| 3 | 52.09 lbs |
| 4 | 48.72 lbs |
| 5 | 39.71 lbs |
Multiple day tournaments are listed with * end date.
Interested in participating in one of these public tournaments? Contact us with tournament ID for more information.
| 2023 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| April-30 | 23788 | Approved | North Ramp | boathook | 15 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| June-04 | 23433 | Approved | North Ramp | boathook | 15 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| June-11 | 23853 | Approved | South Ramp | boathook | 30 | Largemouth Bass | No | Yes |
| July-16 | 23085 | Approved | South Ramp | boathook | 15 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| October-01 | 22918 | Approved | North Ramp | boathook | 10 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| October-22 | 23881 | Approved | North Ramp | boathook | 12 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
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