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Spring Lake is located approximately 2 miles northwest of Macomb in McDonough County with access off of County Highway 20.
Spring Lake is a medium sized watershed impoundment owned by the City of Macomb as their water supply reservoir. The lake is managed for fishing by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The original lake was constructed in 1927 by the damming of Spring Creek. In 1969, a new and larger dam was constructed to form a reservoir of 277 acres. Currently, Spring Lake has a size of 244 acres, maximum depth of 32 feet, a shoreline of 6.1 miles and a centerline of 2.2 miles. A boat ramp and parking area is located at the east end of the lake. Other facilities provided at the Spring Lake Park include: camping, concessionaire, lodging, boat rental, hiking & biking trails and picnic areas.
The original lake was constructed in 1927 by the damming of Spring Creek. In 1969, a new and larger dam was constructed to form a reservoir of 277 acres. Currently, Spring Lake has a size of 244 acres, maximum depth of 32 feet, a shoreline of 6.1 miles and a centerline of 2.2 miles. A boat ramp and parking area is located at the east end of the lake. Other facilities provided at the Spring Lake Park include: camping, concessionaire, lodging, boat rental, hiking & biking trails and picnic areas.
All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only.
Site Regulations:
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 18 inch minimum length limit, 3 fish daily limit
Muskie: 42 inch minimum and 1 fish per day limit
Largemouth or smallmouth bass: 15 inch minimum length limit, 3 fish daily limit
Channel or blue catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Striped, white or hybrid striped bass: 17 inch minimum size limit, 3 fish daily limit
Recreational Use Restrictions:
All live bait greater then 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig.
No horsepower limit with a “no wake” restriction.
Swimming is not permitted.
Site Regulations:
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 18 inch minimum length limit, 3 fish daily limit
Muskie: 42 inch minimum and 1 fish per day limit
Largemouth or smallmouth bass: 15 inch minimum length limit, 3 fish daily limit
Channel or blue catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Striped, white or hybrid striped bass: 17 inch minimum size limit, 3 fish daily limit
Recreational Use Restrictions:
All live bait greater then 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig.
No horsepower limit with a “no wake” restriction.
Swimming is not permitted.
How big is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake is approximately 277 sq acres (1 sq km) in size with 6 miles (9.8 km) of shoreline.
How deep is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake is approximately 32 feet (9.8 m) at its deepest point.
What kind of fish are in Spring Lake?
Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, White Crappie and Yellow Bullhead in Spring Lake.
Other fish species in the lake include and Wiper Bass.
When are the best fishing times for Spring Lake?
Today fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 8-10 am and 3-4 pm. For more more best fishing times visit our Spring Lake Fishing Forecast page. Lake-Link Pro Members can get detailed fishing forecasts for up to 10 days in advance and species specific for Spring Lake.
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Spring Lake Reviews
todd s.
Macomb, IL
Ok place to fish. Too many people! The bank is usually full of people. Teenagers and senior citizens riding around on golf carts Like they’re Honda gold wings everywhere! This is not the place to fish if you’re interested in catching fish.
Reviewed Jun 4, 2020
tom m.
BARDOLPH, Illinois
FISHIN AT SPRING LAKE TAKES A LITTLE BIT OF COMMON SENSE BUT CRAPPIE ARE PLENTIFUL, AND SO ARE THE CATS. I'VE CAUGHT MANY OF BOTH THERE AND TAKE THE GRANDSONS THERE ALSO.
Reviewed Jun 29, 2009
aj s.
Chicago, Illinois
I have never caught anything in spring lake. They have a boat rental, but it is never open on the weekends when most people go to fish. The fishing from the shore is not very good either.
Reviewed Oct 17, 2006
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