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Snakeden Hollow Lake

Snakeden Hollow Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, near Knox County.

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Fish species in Snakeden Hollow Lake

Snakeden Hollow Lake is a reservoir in Knox County, Illinois. Snakeden Hollow Lake covers about 178 acres and holds about 4,920 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Snakeden Hollow Lake

Snakeden Hollow 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 Snakeden Hollow Lake

Fish reported from Snakeden Hollow Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie.

Bass

For bass at Snakeden Hollow, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Snakeden Hollow, 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 Snakeden Hollow, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Snakeden Hollow Lake

On a first trip to Snakeden Hollow, 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 Snakeden Hollow Lake

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

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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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