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    Coffeen power plat

    I had heard a couple times now that coffeen power plant got bought and is opening back up.

    Has anyone else heard this rumor or is it all just junk talk?

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    Not true. Wishful thinking by the hardcore fishermen who inundate the lake all winter. I heard that property was going to be sold on the lake to build houses so it will be similar to Vandalia lake in the future.
    Last edited by STRETCH1; 01-15-2020 at 11:48 AM.

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    #3
    I figured as much. Hope the lake ends up being ok

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    #4
    Did Coffeen freeze over?

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    #5
    I doubt it froze over but I imagine a lot of the coves were covered. The geese and ducks help keep it open
    Enjoying life in Southern Illinois

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    #6
    It was mostly froze back in that cold snap in november. I was at my camper the other day and it was just the coves

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    #7
    Has any body heard of any fish being caught recently ? If there is open water I am sure someone has been out . Supposedly a ton of shad died and the catfish were feeding on them .

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    #8
    Drove out today. Protected coves are still froze. Ramp was open. The snow geese have claimed it. If you put a boat in you better have a rain suit on�� haven't heard anything about the fish