Lake Taylorville
Lake Taylorville is a shallow city-owned reservoir of about 1,200 acres near Taylorville in Christian County. It is known for crappie, largemouth bass and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Sauger
River current and deep holes. Jigs and minnows in cold water.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Taylorville MarinaMarinaCity-run marina with boating access and bait sales; summer office hours vary, closed WednesdaysDirections ↗
- 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 Taylorville 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Lake Taylorville MarinaNearbyLake Taylorville, Taylorville, IL(217) 824-5606Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake averages under 7 feet deep, so watch for stumps and objects just below the surface.
- Crappie are the top target, so try brush and wood cover.
- Call the city lake department at (217) 824-5606 for permit and boat rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.