Vienna Correctional Center Lake

Vienna Correctional Center Lake is a reservoir in Johnson County, Illinois. Vienna Correctional Center Lake covers about 74 acres and holds about 558 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Vienna Correctional Center Lake

Vienna Correctional Center 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 Vienna Correctional Center Lake

Fish reported from Vienna Correctional Center Lake include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Vienna Correctional Center, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Vienna Correctional Center, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Vienna Correctional Center Lake

On a first trip to Vienna Correctional Center, 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 Vienna Correctional Center Lake

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