Illinois Power Plant Lakes

[Nice_Bass]

I have got to go fishing with you at Clinton! I would love to learn that lake, everytime I go its very tough to fish....

For sure!

[Rand]

Thanks nice_bass. Do you think Newton is doable with just trolling motor on a 10' jon boat. Or should I pony up for a small outboard (which I've been putting off)

Rand

[Nice_Bass]

Thanks nice_bass. Do you think Newton is doable with just trolling motor on a 10' jon boat. Or should I pony up for a small outboard (which I've been putting off)

Rand

No problem.

If I remember correctly the lake is only around 1700 acres, so the right trolling motor and batteries could get you around fine. I ran on just my TM, and you dont really have to cover the whole lake. I would get out there and fish first prior to buying the motor...unless you really want that motor which is understandable.

[bwell]

Buy an extra battery instead of a outboard... but like nice bass said you should have a problem, just make sure your battery is fully charged.

[Rand]

Thanks for the info b well. Much appreciated.

[jross1901]

been catching some nice bass at clinton this past week.

not numbers but every bite has been a good one.

anyone else been out?

[Nice_Bass]

been catching some nice bass at clinton this past week.

not numbers but every bite has been a good one.

anyone else been out?

going sunday and monday, will let you know how it is going. This time of year there I stick away from warm water and am with you, usually good bites

[Nice_Bass]

Clinton bass were fair- nothing huge but all very fat and healthy. Crappie were very good, balled out at the mouths of coves- looks like they are getting ready to move in.

[jross1901]

caught 18 the other afternoon then went again two nights ago and got only 1 on clinton lake.

going in the morning

anyone been catching any?

[Nice_Bass]

caught 18 the other afternoon then went again two nights ago and got only 1 on clinton lake.

going in the morning

anyone been catching any?

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[general3380]

It's a little further drive for you but Lake of Egypt is about 12 miles south of me...awesome lake. It is a power plant lake, produces some pretty awesome fishing. You can catch fish off the main lake, but this lake has lots of little fingers. And don't overlook the banks on the main lake. There are houses on roughly 50%-60% of the lake...if you are having trouble boating fish, start flipping the docks, almost fail proof on that lake. Make sure and pay attention to your fish finder...lots of hidden brush piles that hold fish. If you want a real treat, hit it at night

[bwell]

I thought you couldn't fish any of the docks at Egypt... I was pretty sure I heard that you have to be at least 10ft away from any dock if you are fishing.

[Nice_Bass]

I thought you couldn't fish any of the docks at Egypt... I was pretty sure I heard that you have to be at least 10ft away from any dock if you are fishing.

I would like to know this as well...

[general3380]

Technically, you aren't suppose to, I'm not an outlaw or anything but as long as you aren't beating jigs off of there boats 99% of them don't mind. Most of them fish too so they are ok. The way I see it as long as you are being respective and don't damage property I don't think there is a problem with it. I have flipped docks there for years and I haven't ever had anybody get on to me...I guess that doesn't mean it's right though....

[bwell]

I will be fishing there Sept in our club classic, and was told docks are off limits because of that rule on the lake. Oh well, I am sure there is other good structure on that lake.