Spring Lake South

Tazewell County, Illinois

Spring Lake South is the south lake at Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County, near Manito. It is known for bass, bluegill and crappie fishing.

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Surface area610 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motors25 horsepower limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

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.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Listed for the south lake

Boat launches

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

South lake rampRamp
One concrete boat ramp. Boats can be rented near the ramp.Directions ↗
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 South 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

Keep motors at 25 horsepower or less.
Ice fishing is allowed, but underwater springs can thin the ice.
Check creel and length limits before you fish.

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