reservoir in Illinois, USA
A 2,800-acre impoundment of the Sangamon River through the city of Decatur, Lake Decatur is a productive largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill and white bass fishery. Located in an impoundment of the Sangamon River at Decatur in Macon County.
Lake Decatur is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Lake Decatur can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Lake Decatur.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Lake Decatur. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Lake Decatur:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Lake Decatur:
Anglers at Lake Decatur can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Lake Decatur before you cast a line.
Lake Decatur is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.