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Wyman Lake

Wyman Lake is a lake in Moultrie County, Illinois.

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Wyman Lake is a lake in Moultrie County, Illinois. Wyman Lake covers about 5 acres and reaches a recorded 7 feet.

What to Expect at Wyman Lake

Wyman Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Wyman Lake

Stocking records for Wyman Lake also list channel catfish, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Wyman, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wyman Lake

On a first trip to Wyman, 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 Wyman Lake

Spring at Wyman is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Wyman can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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