List of lakes we CAN go to?

[purduephigam]

I have seen a few chime in on other threads regarding lakes that aren't state run/owned so I figured I'd start this so we could make a list of places in Illinois to run to so that we can actually practice this "social distancing."

[MikeF]

Lake Michigan

[Philly]

Around here (Champaign area) the following should remain open:
Sara
Decatur
East Fork
Springfield
Mattoon
Jacksonville
Shelbyville (Unless the Corps decides to close their lakes as well)
All the rivers
Vermillion

I'm sure that there are a bunch that I'm missing and then all of the Lakes South of I-70 as well.

[purduephigam]

Anyone have much luck on Jacksonville? Always wanted to try that place.

[ToyotaKev]

Anyone have much luck on Jacksonville? Always wanted to try that place.

Fun little lake but tons of pressure I'd guess this time of year...their tourney schedule is always bonkers...if you can make a weekday work probably your best option

[ToyotaKev]

Philly, you truly think Springfield would be open, huh? Was curious about rivers up here too...

[purduephigam]

Jacksonville > Springfield?

[kylemoodie]

Does anyone know if Lake of Egypt is still open? We had been planning on coming down from Wisconsin to fish this Friday and Saturday and we would still like to make the trip if the lake is still open for use. It appears that the launch is private?
thank you

[purduephigam]

The dilemma is that these launches could close at any time pending our ever changing circumstances. I'm weighing the risk of making the drive mid-week next week versus the possibility of having to turn around and drive another 5hrs home.

[kylemoodie]

The dilemma is that these launches could close at any time pending our ever changing circumstances. I'm weighing the risk of making the drive mid-week next week versus the possibility of having to turn around and drive another 5hrs home.

That is what we are debating as well. At least gas is cheap if the trip is in vain!

[nikldac]

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[nikldac]

There are 3 private ramps on Lake of Egypt:

Egyptian Hills Marina (618) 364-8088,
Mac's Marina (618) 964-1821 and
Pyramid Acres (618) 964-1184.

There is also a public ramp located on the far southeast side of the lake past Egyptian Hills. Ramp is located at 37°35'4.12"N 88°52'23.50"W. I've never launched at this ramp; so other than gps location, I can't be of much help regarding it.


Member: Lake of Egypt Bass Club

[kylemoodie]

There are 3 private ramps on Lake of Egypt:

Egyptian Hills Marina (618) 364-8088,
Mac's Marina (618) 964-1821 and
Pyramid Acres (618) 964-1184.


There is also a public ramp located on the far southeast side of the lake past Egyptian Hills. Ramp is located at 37°35'4.12"N 88°52'23.50"W. I've never launched at this ramp; so other than gps location, I can't be of much help regarding it.


Member: Lake of Egypt Bass Club

Thank you for the info, my buddy that I am going with used the Pyramid Acres launch last time he was there, we are planning on giving them a call on Thursday before we leave.

[BDPIL]

Around here (Champaign area) the following should remain open:
Sara
Decatur
East Fork
Springfield
Mattoon
Jacksonville
Shelbyville (Unless the Corps decides to close their lakes as well)
All the rivers
Vermillion

I'm sure that there are a bunch that I'm missing and then all of the Lakes South of I-70 as well.

To piggy back off of this list for Champaign and Vermilion County's

Homer Lake
Kennekuk County Park

[Crankin]

I'm not sure about Desplaines or Kankakee?

[HenryPF]

Fox chain of lakes is open - but not the public state run access ramps.

[nikldac]

They've been running the power plant very sparingly. We had a tournament here last Sunday. Water temps were running from 48-52. Catch was low. It's been raining most of this week and is suppose to continue through the weekend. I haven't heard of the lake being closed. I saw a few boats fishing here today. Temp was 54 and low wind. You would probably do better if you waited a couple weeks. Just saying.

Good luck if you come down.

[purduephigam]

They've been running the power plant very sparingly. We had a tournament here last Sunday. Water temps were running from 48-52. Catch was low. It's been raining most of this week and is suppose to continue through the weekend. I haven't heard of the lake being closed. I saw a few boats fishing here today. Temp was 54 and low wind. You would probably do better if you waited a couple weeks. Just saying.

Good luck if you come down.

What lake are you referring to?

[Philly]

Does anyone know if Lake of Egypt is still open? We had been planning on coming down from Wisconsin to fish this Friday and Saturday and we would still like to make the trip if the lake is still open for use. It appears that the launch is private?
thank you

I've got a Federation tourny at Egypt this weekend (3/21). Spoke to the TD today and lake is still open and tourney is still a go.

[nikldac]

Lake of Egypt