Lake Sangchris

[dougd]

Does anyone have the specifics on the closing of the East and West arms of the lake? My understanding is that they have completely closed and the only fishing is in the hot arm of the lake.

[zettler]

Call Mike at 217-498-9208.

[dougd]

Thanks zettler I will give the office a call to get clarification.

[zettler]

I wish I could tell you more but I still do not know the lake and haven't done well when I did go. Too bad as its 20 minutes from home and I have hung my hat on Shelbyville which is almost 90 miles one way....

[jmsjrs]

This information is found on larrysfishinghole.com it covers all kinds of info about central illinois lakes


**THE WEST and EAST ARMS OF LAKE and a AREA NEAR DAM ARE CLOSED DURING WATERFOWL SEASON to boat traffic effective Oct. 20th (last day to boat fish will be Oct. 19th) through Jan. 31, 2011 (during this time fishing boat traffic is permitted in the center hot arm only) and the Entire lake will be CLOSED Nov. 19 - 21st & Dec. 2 -5th due to firearm deer hunting on adjacent properties. The exception will be for hunting programs with restricted usage during this time period. For more info, contact site office at 217/498-9208 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

[jmsjrs]

Zettler
Back when I still had a 25 horse motor and could still go on the lake I had a lot of luck. Main thing to remember about Sangchris that its water temps really are way ahead of non power plant lakes. Seems like you had to go late February to late March to get the spawn. Bethany cemetary cove, Railroad bridge by Tovey, and there was a point on the west side where an old duck blind used to be that had some good spawning spots, but get there early to get the spots or you never could get them. When you did catch fish they were quality 13 and 14 inch fish. Never had much luck in the autumn. Springfield I've had some luck up the creek by the marina until things heated up again planning on hitting it again on Tuesday.