Schuy-Rush Lake
Schuy-Rush Lake is a flood control lake by Rushville in Schuyler County. It is known for muskie stocked to thin out small panfish, plus bass and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Stocked starting in 2006
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Many small fish
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Sauger
River current and deep holes. Jigs and minnows in cold water.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Schuy-Rush Lake boat rampRampOne concrete ramp on the northwest side. A boating permit is sold through the campground host.Directions ↗
- City park and camping areaPublicSmall park at the north end 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 Schuy-Rush 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.
Search more bait shops near Schuy-Rush Lake ↗Local tips
- Buy the boating permit from the campground host before launching.
- Bluegill are plentiful but often small, so move around to find bigger ones.
- Silt has filled in the upper end near the Route 67 bridge, so watch the depth there.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.