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Lake · largemouth_bass, crappie
Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Alexander County)
Lake · largemouth_bass, crappie
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Lake · walleye, largemouth_bass
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Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Powerton Lake is a 2,500-acre cooling reservoir in Tazewell County managed by Illinois DNR, recognized as one of the top largemouth bass and hybrid striped bass fisheries in central Illinois. The warm water discharge creates year-round fishing opportunities and accelerates fish growth, with hybrid striped bass commonly exceeding 5 pounds. The lake is open to boat fishing and has a well-maintained launch ramp, with the discharge canal area being particularly productive in cooler months.
Worley Lake
~9 min drive
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Powerton Lake
~16 min drive
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Slim Lake
~35 min drive
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Rice Lake
~39 min drive
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Rice Lake
~39 min drive
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The Narrows
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Strode Lake
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