Old City Reservoir

Old City Reservoir northwest of Langford Pond is a reservoir in Randolph County, Illinois. Old City Reservoir northwest of Langford Pond covers about 25 acres and holds about 198 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Old City Reservoir

Old City Reservoir northwest of Langford Pond 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 Old City Reservoir

Fish reported from Old City Reservoir northwest of Langford Pond include bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie. Stocking records for Old City Reservoir northwest of Langford Pond also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Old City northwest of Langford, 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 Old City northwest of Langford, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Old City Reservoir

On a first trip to Old City northwest of Langford, 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 Old City Reservoir

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