Sangchris Lake
Sangchris Lake is a roughly 2,300-acre lake at Sangchris Lake State Park in Christian County, east of Springfield, designated a State Fish Preserve in 1972. Average depth is about 13 feet with about 100 miles of shoreline.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Striped Bass
Follow shad schools. Live bait, umbrella rigs and topwater.
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Improving
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
White Bass
Low numbers
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- East RampRampState park boat launchDirections ↗
- West RampRampState park boat launchDirections ↗
- Strawkus RampRampState park boat launchDirections ↗
- 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 Sangchris 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.
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- Trotlines, jug fishing and bank poles are prohibited; two poles with 2 hooks or lures each.
- East and west arms are closed to fishing from 10 days before duck season through the end of duck season.
- Fishing tournaments must be scheduled through the park office.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.