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Big Timber Lake

Big Timber Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, near Peoria County.

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Big Timber Lake is a reservoir in Peoria County, Illinois. Big Timber Lake holds about 120 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Big Timber Lake

Big Timber Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Big Timber Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Big Timber Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Big Timber Lake

On a first trip to Big Timber, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Big Timber Lake

Spring around Big Timber is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Big Timber can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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