Lake Jacksonville

Morgan County, Illinois

Lake Jacksonville is in Morgan County near Jacksonville. It is known for channel catfish and hybrid striped bass.

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Surface area442 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Channel Catfish●●●●○

Rated excellent

Wiper●●●●○

Hybrid striped bass, rated very good

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●○○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Lake Jacksonville boat rampRamp
2197 New Lake Rd, Jacksonville.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Jacksonville are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

Average depth is only about 12 feet, so fish the deeper spots in summer.
Try cut bait or stink bait for channel catfish.
Check with the city for permits and boat rules before you go.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.