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    Default What are good lakes to fish for Crappie in Northern Illinois?


    I used to fish all the time years ago, but stopped for about 15 Years.
    Back Then I knew places to catch Decent Crappies.
    Fast forward 15 Years and go to those same places and either I catch little ones or none at all.
    Sag Quarries was one of My go to places.
    Now the place looks like it isnt maintained very well, and I cant catch one there to save My life.
    doesn't matter what I use, Jigs, Minnows, even tried micro crank baits.
    At Lemont quarries I do somewhat better, But all seem to be 6 - 7 inch.
    Anyone have any Hints, Tips, Etc?
    Thanks.

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    Heideke lake has some monster crappie. Gotta find em though. No structure that you might be use to. Humps and drop offs. No brushpiles or timber. Strictly depth changes is where you will find em

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    Shabanna (sp) lake. Off RT. 30 by DeKalb.

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    Quick, someone teach me how to fish so I can win this tournament!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Monark King190 View Post
    Heideke lake has some monster crappie. Gotta find em though. No structure that you might be use to. Humps and drop offs. No brushpiles or timber. Strictly depth changes is where you will find em

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    Thanks, I'll check it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hanr3 View Post
    Shabanna (sp) lake. Off RT. 30 by DeKalb.

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    Thanks.

    I'm going to Shabbona Tuesday Oct 9th.
    It will be My first time fishing there. I will most likely be shore fishing, unless I rent a boat there.
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