Lake Mingo
Lake Mingo is a 172-acre lake near Danville in Vermilion County. It has a public boat ramp and is fished for bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Mingo public boat rampRampPublic boat ramp and water access near DanvilleDirections ↗
- 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 Lake Mingo 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 Lake Mingo ↗Local tips
- Keep motors at 9.9 hp or less.
- Depth reaches about 38 feet, so look for bass on deeper structure in summer.
- Channel catfish and bass rate best.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.