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Trago Lake

Trago Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, near Clay County.

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Trago Lake is a reservoir in Clay County, Illinois. Trago Lake holds about 68 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Trago Lake

Trago 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 Trago Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Trago Lake

On a first trip to Trago, 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 Trago Lake

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

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