Glenn Shoals Lake
Glenn Shoals Lake is a roughly 1,085-acre lake about 1.25 miles north of Hillsboro in Montgomery County, cooperatively managed by IDNR and the City of Hillsboro. It is known for channel catfish, white crappie, and wiper fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North Marina rampMarinaConcrete boat rampDirections ↗
- South Marina rampMarinaConcrete boat rampDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Glenn Shoals Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Glenn Shoals Lake ↗Local tips
- Two poles max, 2 hooks or lures per pole
- Water skiing is permitted; swimming is not allowed
- Camping available through Sherwood Forest Campground
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.