Guide To Fishing At Lake Springfield

AKA: Springfield Lake

Known as the top of the class for catfish fishing, Lake Springfield is a 3,850-acre lake on the southern outskirts of Springfield, IL. Much of the over 50 miles of shoreline is tree-lined, private property, making it hard to do shoreline fishing.

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

There are areas where fishing from the bank is an option, including specified "Fishing Areas". There is a marina, restaurants, boat launch ramps and boat rentals to enhance boating excursions. Canoes and kayaks are a simple way to do a little fishing and some sightseeing. In addition to excellent, year-round catfish fishing, the lake has populations of bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass and other sunfish.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and white bass at Lake Springfield in Illinois.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Springfield

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Springfield Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake Springfield Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
217 483-3625

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Canoe & Kayak Launch Area
Located in the southwest section of the lake, west side, off Wildlife Road, this is a portage area with gravel parking.

Lake Springfield Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Waters Edge Blvd, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Lindsay Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, at the east end of the Lindsay Bridge, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Spaulding Dam Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off E Lake Shore Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.