Lake Shelbyville Fishing
category : Fishing

The Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the local Department of Natural Resources District Fish Biologist, currently manage 16 farm ponds to maintain sizeable populations. The ponds range in size from less than an acre to 27 acres, most are easily accessible by foot. In the Hidden Springs state managed area there are five fishing ponds, two accessible by vehicle, the other three by foot only. Fish stocked are bass, bluegill, redear and channel catfish. Richland Creek flows the length of the forest but fishing opportunities are negligible.
The Kaskaskia and West Okaw Rivers provide excellent stream fishing for walleye, white bass, crappie and channel catfish. Boats are welcome on the rivers, but the corridors are designated no wake areas.
Address: 1 m E of Shelbyville off IL Route 16
Phone: 217-774-3951
Our Email: Lakeshelbyville@mvs02.usace.army.mil
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