McArthur Lake is a reservoir in Clay County, Illinois. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for McArthur Lake.
What to Expect at McArthur Lake
McArthur 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 McArthur Lake
A reliable current fish list was not found for McArthur Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.
A Simple Fishing Plan for McArthur Lake
On a first trip to McArthur, 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 McArthur Lake
Spring around McArthur 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 McArthur can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.