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fat_fish55
02-15-2006, 06:06 PM
hey have any of you guys ever heard of or fished in lake argyle or spring lake??
also,
any good lakes to fish in anywhere in a short drive from quincy il?
thanks



screen
02-15-2006, 06:33 PM
Argyle - When I went to Western, Back in the 60's, It was not known for fishing but making out - at least that is what they called it back then!

The make out lake!
Rainman4u2
02-15-2006, 07:02 PM
Lake Argyle is west of Macomb by Colchester. It has primitive camping available, and the lake is good for Channel Cats, but be ware of the fish stealing racoons. It's aproximately 1 hr from Quincy. Take 336N to 136E to Colchester and then follow the signs. I haven't heard of the other place, sorry no help.

Ray
Rivercat2
02-15-2006, 07:53 PM
I used to live in near macomb. spring lake is north of macomb take us67 north out of macomb its about 5 miles out of town follow the signs. pretty good catfishing they have channels,blues,and flatheads. they have some good size flats around the spilway.
coalminer78
02-15-2006, 08:54 PM
Is Spring Lake over by Manito?
Rainman4u2
02-15-2006, 10:38 PM
By the looks of the La Moile River, it must be near Balndisville, which is west of Good Hope on Route 9. It's straight north of Colechester about 6-8 miles.

Ray
fat_fish55
02-16-2006, 12:15 AM
hey thanks guys,
i have fished them both but never for catfish
thats pretty cool that spring lake has blues and flatties also
cant wait till it warms up a tad
Rainman4u2
02-16-2006, 12:21 AM
I was confused, I thought you wanted to know where they were. Sorry, but now I know I have a good idea where Spring Lake is.

Ray
Rivercat1
02-17-2006, 02:27 PM
I grew up near macomb and have fished both of those for over 30 years argyle has some big flatheads, and nice channels. they both have nice camping sites.
YeeHaw
02-20-2006, 01:07 PM
Yes i live in quincy too. Lake Argyle is ok but they don't stock the lake regeraly like they should since it's a man made lake. There's also a good spot by the mississippi which is called Long Island, and then you can enter into hogback island, libby island, etc. There all good places but the water needs to be up in order to get back into the islands by boat.