According to DNR’s report on the lake, Des Plaines “has a nice largemouth bass population because it’s a backwater of the Des Plaines River. Backwaters are magnets for many fish species that benefit from slower
In 2020, there were 20 DNR-sanctioned fishing tournaments on Centralia. A total of 513 bass were caught, with the biggest three weighing in at more than 5.5 pounds. Several in the 5-pound range were also
Sara boasts enough largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills, channel catfish and walleyes to keep fishermen satisfied.
DNR fisheries biologists believe the lake currently holds a half-dozen saugeye that would top the current state record of 9.68 pounds.
According to DNR biologists, over one-third of the bass here are bigger than 15 inches.
DNR noted that several of the smallies sampled were “larger” fish.
DNR’s most recent survey of the lake show that the overall fishery is healthy.
If you have a chance to do some wingdam fishing in the Greater Quad Cities area, and the temperatures hold, you might find yourself with one of the best Illinois walleye fishing experiences available.
It’s a shallow 800-acre lake that is well vegetated and has clear water, which is perfect for pike. In the past, anglers have reported pike larger than 12 pounds.
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