Fitch Lake

Fitch Lake is a reservoir in Fulton County, Illinois. Fitch Lake covers about 64 acres.

What to Expect at Fitch Lake

Fitch 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 Fitch Lake

Fish reported from Fitch Lake include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Fitch, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Fitch, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Fitch Lake

On a first trip to Fitch, 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 Fitch Lake

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