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Old Fairfield Reservoir

Old Fairfield Reservoir is a reservoir in Illinois, near Wayne County.

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Old Fairfield Reservoir is a reservoir in Wayne County, Illinois. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Old Fairfield Reservoir.

What to Expect at Old Fairfield Reservoir

Old Fairfield Reservoir 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 Fairfield Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Old Fairfield Reservoir

On a first trip to Old Fairfield, 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 Fairfield Reservoir

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

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