Spring Lake North

Tazewell County, Illinois

Spring Lake North is in Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County near Manito. The lake is shallow and spring fed, and it is stocked with muskie.

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Surface area578 acres

Max depth10 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motors25 horsepower limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Muskie are spawned at Jake Wolf Hatchery

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

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.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

North lake concrete rampRamp
One concrete rampDirections ↗
North lake gravel rampRamp
One gravel rampDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Spring Lake North are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The lake is shallow, so watch for stumps and shallow water.
Ice fishing is allowed but underwater springs can weaken the ice.
Boat rentals are at the south lake ramp.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.