Hot water discharge lakes

[stratosjoe]

Are there any hot discharge lakes similar to Newton and Coffeen in Illinois. I fish Newton all year thought a change of pace was due. Any thoughts other than way south? Thanks

[cubswin]

Once upon a time, turtle creek was really good. But while you can catch some bass, it isn't a great bass lake right now. Better catfish lake.

[stratosjoe]

turtle creek is closed in the winter. But yeah it was a lot better than Newton when it was in it's hayday.

[rude150]

I’ve fished turtle creek in the winter.
When did they start closing it?

[L.Roberts]

Its only closed during waterfowl season

[stratosjoe]

I called last winter said closed till march 10th i believe. I just called and got a answering machine so I left a message inquiring . I will post my findings. Are there any other hot water lakes in the whole state? PS if the wind is over 10 mph the lake is closed due to a double drowning I think year before last

[rude150]

There was a small lake in Gibson County, but I don’t think it ever amounted to much.

[Hoosier fisherman]

Turtle Creek is closed until the first part of March.

[L.Roberts]

True......the attendant over the summer said that is why they close it. Goose season ends mid February....I wish they would open it then!!

[mm4bass]

Yes Turtle Creel is closed to fishing now reopening Monday February 12th. Reminder that while you can use any size motor on Turtle Creek any motor larger than 10 HP is restricted to idle speed only. Yes if the wind is 20+ mph they do close the lake to fishing.
Yes 3000 acre cooling lake at Gibson Generation Station in Gibson County but has been closed to fishing for the last several years.

[L.Roberts]

Yes Turtle Creel is closed to fishing now reopening Monday February 12th. Reminder that while you can use any size motor on Turtle Creek any motor larger than 10 HP is restricted to idle speed only. Yes if the wind is 20+ mph they do close the lake to fishing.
Yes 3000 acre cooling lake at Gibson Generation Station in Gibson County but has been closed to fishing for the last several years.

Thanks for the info!

[idbefishing]

I wish they would build a ramp to the white river in a safe area that allows access to the discharge at IPL.

[idbefishing]

What about lake of egypt? Have you ever fished it Joe?

[catfishjn69]

I fish a circuit on Egypt in the winter (usa bassin) it takes about 13#(4 fish)to win every tournament. fishing is pretty good

[rude150]

How is the crappie bite on Egypt?
Ths

[stratosjoe]

Never fished Egypt always felt if I stayed in Il. I would just fish Newton. Was looking for something out of state.

[rude150]

I’ve fished Newton, but the panfishkng is poor.

[stratosjoe]

I’ve fished Newton, but the panfishkng is poor.

Bass ate all of them!

[catfishjn69]

newton is good but with the HP restrictions that makes Egypt easier for me. I have a buddy that only fishes for crappie and he does very well on Egypt.

[slim]

Yes Turtle Creel is closed to fishing now reopening Monday February 12th. Reminder that while you can use any size motor on Turtle Creek any motor larger than 10 HP is restricted to idle speed only. Yes if the wind is 20+ mph they do close the lake to fishing.
Yes 3000 acre cooling lake at Gibson Generation Station in Gibson County but has been closed to fishing for the last several years.

Did you call to get this answer? I think this cold weather is giving me the ultimate cabin fever