Central Illinois kayak fishing 2025

Shovel Lake, Banner Marsh, Illinois

May 18, 2025

Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans)


Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)


Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans)




Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans)

Miles: 6.29

Hours: 4:08

Water Temp: 66 °F

Lake McMaster, Snakeden Hollow, Illinois
May 25, 2025



Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans)

Miles: 7.93

Hours: 4:57

Water Temp: 71 °F

Central Illinois creek fishing 2025

Sandy Creek, Illinois River drainage
May 10, 2025



Banded Killifish (Fundulus diaphanus)

Mud Darter (Etheostoma asprigene) - caught with a dip net

Northern Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu dolomieu)