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Shaft Pond

Shaft Pond is a lake in Illinois, near Sangamon County.

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Shaft Pond is a pond in Sangamon County, Illinois. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Shaft Pond.

What to Expect at Shaft Pond

Shaft Pond is best learned by checking visible cover, incoming water and the first drop into deeper water instead of assuming it fishes like another pond with a similar name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Shaft Pond

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Shaft Pond

When you first fish Shaft, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Shaft Pond

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

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