Current fishing conditions and guide service on lake Shelbyville.

Lake Shelbyville is an artificial lake located in Shelby County, Illinois and Moultrie County, Illinois created by damming the Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, Illinois. Coronavirus concerns prompt closure of all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beaches, visitor centers and project offices from Tuesday, March 17, until at least April 3. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public.
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The area that surrounds the lake is the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area.

The lake's normal surface pool is 11,100 acres (44.9 km2) at an elevation of 183 meters (600.4 ft).

The lake's normal surface pool is 11,100 acres (44.9 km2) at an elevation of 183 metres (600.4 ft). The National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS™) accepts reservations for individual sites at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds.

A detailed fishing report for the Lake Shelbyville Dam will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. The area that surrounds the lake is the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Lake Shelbyville campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 12 talking about this. State and Federal camping on Lake Shel

Lake Shelbyville Dam is a dam located just .7 miles from Shelbyville, in Shelby County, in the state of Illinois, United States. Lake Shelbyville is a reservoir located in Shelby County, Illinois and Moultrie County, Illinois created by damming the Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, Illinois. Fishing Guide, Steve Welch – Owner/Operator Fully licensed and insured fishing guide for Lake Shelbyville in Central Illinois. E-mail fish@lakeshelbyvilleguide.com Phone: (217) 840-1221