Fishing Report For Lake Of Egypt, IL

AKA: Egypt Lake

By Rick Seaman

January 22, 2025

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Fishing Report Lake Of Egypt, Illinois

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Popular Fish Species Lake Of Egypt, IL

Largemouth Bass

Historically, Lake Of Egypt has produced many largemouth bass in excess of 6 pounds. Recent reports indicate that while there are still many quality bass in the lake, there is a preponderance of bass in the 5 pound range. 6-pound bass are still caught, but not with the frequency of previous years. Most tournaments are won with about a 3-pound average per bass. Mid-range crankbaits, like the Rapala DT-6, and vibrating jigs are a good way to cover lots of water when bass are shallow.

Black Crappie

Uncle Buck's Panfish Creatures Curly Tail Minnow Rigged

Because it is a power-plant lake, crappie fishing is decent year round at Lake of Egypt. Normally, Spring is the premiere time to be on the water as crappie move into shallow coves to spawn. However, locals report good crappie fishing as early as February from the Southern Illinois Power Plant, to Eagle Point. Docks, brush, wood and deep vegetation are a good place to cast small crappie jigs or live minnows. Many dock owners plant brush piles around their dock, which attract crappie. Light tackle with 4 lb to 8 lb line is ideal. Locals report good success using fish finders to locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In Spring and Fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range.

Bluegill

Having warm water year round increases the growing time for fish, including bluegill which are abundant in the reservoir. Here, they grow big and fat and are fun to catch. Bluegill are always looking for food, and will hang around cover in fertile water. Short pieces of good ole nightcrawlers are always a good bait for these sunfish.

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Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie and bluegill at Lake Of Egypt in Illinois.

Lake Of Egypt is a 2,300-acre lake with over 90 miles of shoreline. Shoreline fishing and portage of canoes or kayaks, is available at Buck Ridge Campground and several other areas as well. The bass grow big in Lake of Egypt, making it a popular destination for bass tournaments. Bluegill are abundant in the lake. Crappie are a highly sought species, and can be found in good numbers.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Of Egypt

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Fishing Guides On Lake Of Egypt

3 Pound Fishing Guide - crappie

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Rick Seaman is a fishing enthusiast with over five decades of fishing experience, a retired bass tournament fisherman, author of numerous published articles on fishing, and co-author of the book "Bass Fishing - It's not WHAT you throw, It's WHERE you throw it".