Guide To Fishing At Anderson Lake

AKA: Anderson Reservoir

Occasionally subject to overfilling with flood waters, Anderson Lake is a nice destination for boating and fishing when water levels cooperate. This 1,130-acre, freshwater lake is located in the west-central part of IL, five miles southwest of Havana.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Fishing from the bank is popular here, and anglers can access most of the 9 miles of shoreline to do so. Don't expect to find rental boats, but there are two boat launch ramps and docks. Bluegill, crappie and bass and catfish provide plenty of action during the season, and ice fishing is popular for crappie and sunfish in winter.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish and warmouth at Anderson Lake in Illinois.

Primary fish species residing in Anderson Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Anderson Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Anderson Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off State Road 100, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

South Campground Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off State Road 100, this is a one-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.

Click here for a Illinois Fishing License.