Spring lake
Billy Dancer
Posted 2/11/2013 10:11 AM (#616605)
Subject: Spring lake




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I never fished spring lake before but was contemplating driving down from North Illinois for a day. Here is my dilemma: i have a 14 ft boat with just a trolling motor. Are there decent musky spots that are a "trolling motor distance" from the launch or will i need a motor to get around?
Also: does the netting occur on this lake only during spawning? Id hate to take the drive all the way down and find nets.
Thanks for any input/advice.
MD75
Posted 2/11/2013 2:03 PM (#616656 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: RE: Spring lake





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Location: Sycamore, IL
Billy Dancer - 2/11/2013 10:11 AM
Are there decent musky spots that are a "trolling motor distance" from the launch?

Yes...It is not a big lake.

Nets usually go in towards the middle of March.
herpin1579
Posted 2/11/2013 2:12 PM (#616657 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: Re: Spring lake




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Is the lake free of ice yet
scot
Posted 2/11/2013 3:57 PM (#616690 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: Re: Spring lake





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Location: IL		you do not need a motor, You can catch fish anywhere in the lake
ILmuskie
Posted 2/11/2013 6:07 PM (#616725 - in reply to #616605)
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Location: Dixon, IL		Spring lake is shallow and fishing should be good in spring!
Guest
Posted 2/12/2013 10:55 PM (#617134 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: RE: Spring lake


Would a mepps musky killer/french blade be a good choice? Bucher-traps?
Or go big with a pounder?
ILmuskie
Posted 2/13/2013 7:36 AM (#617164 - in reply to #616605)
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Location: Dixon, IL		Mepps is good also 6 inch Grandma, too! Make sure the hook is sharp!
Bjayz12
Posted 2/13/2013 8:51 AM (#617171 - in reply to #617164)
Subject: Re: Spring lake




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You'd be fine as long as there isnt a strong SW or NE wind
Guest
Posted 2/13/2013 12:16 PM (#617215 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: RE: Spring lake


Is there open water here?
Guest
Posted 2/13/2013 3:59 PM (#617282 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: RE: Spring lake


I doubt its close to open
Guest
Posted 2/13/2013 5:27 PM (#617307 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: RE: Spring lake


Any busineses on the lake to call and find out?
jadrian1951
Posted 2/14/2013 12:24 AM (#617389 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: Re: Spring lake




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I've fished two IMTT tournys there with trolling motor only. Also another time the big wind made it impossible with my 12v 45#. IMTT this year is 3/16&17. Have caught fish with 5"/6" shallow cranks, spoons & small spinners.
gunnr
Posted 2/14/2013 8:56 AM (#617422 - in reply to #616605)
Subject: RE: Spring lake





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This was posted on prarie state outdoors website the other day, I'm guessing it's a current photo.



Jordan Pherigo: “The water has opened up on Spring Lake and the muskie’s are biting good on crank baits I caught this one a KVD Citrus Shad along with two others around the same size and lost one.”




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