
Illinois Woods & Waters – East Fork Lake, Richland County
East Fork Lake is one of the top 10 – if not one of the top 5 – bass fishing spots in all of Illinois.
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East Fork Lake is one of the top 10 – if not one of the top 5 – bass fishing spots in all of Illinois.
Map courtesy of South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks
Map courtesy of Indiana DNR
Map courtesy of Iowa DNR
This 275-acre tract is primarily composed of agriculture fields. After taking ownership of this island, along with several other islands, these parcels were originally managed extensively for geese, with this improved habitat also benefiting ducks,
Crooked Lake receives minimal fishing pressure throughout the entire year. But it does have a decent walleye population and enough good-sized crappies and bluegills to make a small-boat outing during the open-water season worth the
It offers a quaint, relatively quiet lake with fishable populations of eater-sized panfish and feisty largemouth bass.
The northern portion of this long, serpentine lake – north of the Cheshire Road bridge – is where anglers will want to focus their efforts. This area offers many coves and quiet spots that will
Map courtesy of South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks
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