Guide To Fishing At Lake Lou Yeager

AKA: Lou Yeager Reservoir

A summer vacation paradise, Lake Lou Yeager is a water activity haven. This 1,300-acre lake in the central part of the state, 2 miles northeast of Litchfield, offers swimming, water sports, kids activities and fishing.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

While the kids are playing at Milnot Beach, dad can search out his favorite fish species along 45 miles of shoreline. Bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish are plentiful here with fishing tournaments held annually. Boat launch ramps and a marina with bait are open to the public.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish and warmouth at Lake Lou Yeager in Illinois.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Lou Yeager

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Lou Yeager Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Litchfield Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Beach House Trail, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Marina Lane Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Marina Lane, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Click here for a Illinois Fishing License.