The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Springfield
Sangamon County, Illinois · 4,220 acres (6.6 sq mi)
57°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Springfield
In Sangamon County, Illinois, Lake Springfield covers 4,220 acres; it is a reservoir. Spaulding Dam holds it back on the Sugar Creek. Lake Springfield was formed by damming Sugar Creek and Lick Creek and serves as Springfield, Illinois's municipal water supply.
From end to end it runs about 4.9 miles with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 560 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 30 ft, with an average depth near 13 ft. Southern View is about 2.2 miles northwest.
- Size
- 4,220 acres (6.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 30 ft (average 13 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 560 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Spaulding Dam, Sugar Creek
- County
- Sangamon County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 57°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Springfield
- Southern Viewabout 2.2 mi northwest
- Rochesterabout 2.7 mi northeast
- Springfieldabout 3.7 mi northwest
- Jeromeabout 3.8 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Springfield
What fish are in Lake Springfield?
Lakes like Lake Springfield usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Springfield?
About 30 ft at the deepest point, about 13 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Springfield?
4,220 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Springfield?
Southern View is about 2.2 miles northwest; Rochester is about 2.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Springfield today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Springfield on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
