Siloam Springs Lake
Siloam Springs Lake is in Siloam Springs State Park in Adams County. It is a 58-acre lake built in the 1950s and managed as a fish preserve.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked; trout stamp needed
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Main launch rampRampSoutheast side of the lakeDirections ↗
- Cartop launchRampNortheast side, good for canoes and kayaksDirections ↗
- Fishing piers and bank areasPublicSeveral piers and shore spotsDirections ↗
- 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 Siloam Springs 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
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Search more bait shops near Siloam Springs Lake ↗Local tips
- Use only two poles and four hooks per angler.
- You need an inland trout stamp to keep trout.
- Kids 16 and under can use the Family Fishing Pond.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.