The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Glenn Shoals
Montgomery County, Illinois · about 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Glenn Shoals
Lake Glenn Shoals is a lake in Montgomery County, Illinois, covering about 1,000 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 14.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 590 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Hillsboro, is about 1.9 miles south. Springfield, the nearest city, is about 40 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- County
- Montgomery County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Illinois mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Glenn Shoals
- Hillsboroabout 1.9 mi south
- Litchfieldabout 9.3 mi west
- Nokomisabout 10 mi northeast
- Morrisonvilleabout 12 mi north
- Springfieldnearest city, about 40 mi north
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Questions about Lake Glenn Shoals
What fish are in Lake Glenn Shoals?
Lakes like Lake Glenn Shoals usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Glenn Shoals?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Glenn Shoals?
About 1,000 acres, with about 14.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Glenn Shoals?
Hillsboro is about 1.9 miles south; Litchfield is about 9.3 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Glenn Shoals?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Glenn Shoals on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
