Boy Scout Lake

Boy Scout Lake is a reservoir in Shelby County, Illinois. Boy Scout Lake holds about 102 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Boy Scout Lake

Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Boy Scout Lake

On a first trip to Boy Scout, 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 Boy Scout Lake

Spring around Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.