Dawson Lake

Dawson Lake northwest of Brian Lake is a reservoir in McLean County, Illinois. Dawson Lake northwest of Brian Lake covers about 158 acres and holds about 1,620 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Dawson Lake

Dawson Lake northwest of Brian 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 Dawson Lake

Fish reported from Dawson Lake northwest of Brian Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie.

Bass

For bass at Dawson northwest of Brian, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Dawson northwest of Brian, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Dawson northwest of Brian, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dawson Lake

On a first trip to Dawson northwest of Brian, 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 Dawson Lake

Spring around Dawson northwest of Brian 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 Dawson northwest of Brian can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.