Old Five Lake

Old Five Lake is a reservoir in Knox County, Illinois. Old Five Lake holds about 40 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Old Five Lake

Old Five 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 Old Five Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Old Five Lake

On a first trip to Old Five, 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 Five Lake

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