Sahara Woods
Sahara Woods is a state recreation area in Saline County with Sahara Lake and several strip-mine cuts. Sahara Lake is about 98 acres.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sahara Lake rampRampHandicap accessibleDirections ↗
- Strip cut rampRampOn a 15-acre cut east of the lakeDirections ↗
- 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 Sahara Woods 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 Sahara Woods ↗Local tips
- Shorelines drop off steeply, so take care on the bank.
- Canoes, kayaks and small boats can be carried in to cuts open to bank fishing.
- Stay on open roads and parking lots and learn the site boundaries.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.