Springfield/Sangchris (IL)

Lake Springfield Lake Springfield is a 4,260 acre (17.2 km²) reservoir located in the city of Springfield, Illinois, southeast of downtown. It is 560 feet (171 m) above sea level. It was formed in 1931-1935 by building Spaulding Dam across Sugar Creek, a tributary of the Sangamon River. Fishing Info The lake was created, as a source of water for Springfield and to provide coolant for the City Water, Light & Power coal-fired electrical generating plant. It has also served as a focus of local recreation. Owners of high-powered motor boats enjoy the lack of a power limit on much of the lake, and the lake is known for warm-water fish such as largemouth bass, bluegill, blue catfish, flathead catfish, and crappie. Fishing Chip Data In addition to other types of structure and accurate ramp locations, there are: Total Waypoints: 353 15 Roadbeds 19 Stump Fields 7 FA (Fish Attractors) 14 Dominant Points 4 Dropoffs (Ledges) 5 Foundations 140 Debris (Laydowns, Logs, & Logjam