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 Taylorville
Christian County, Illinois · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Taylorville
In Christian County, Illinois, Lake Taylorville covers about 980 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.3 miles. Its surface is about 590 ft above sea level. Taylorville is about 2.3 miles northwest. The closest city is Decatur, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- County
- Christian County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
For a lake of this size in Illinois, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. 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 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Taylorville
- Taylorvilleabout 2.3 mi northwest
- Kincaidabout 9.3 mi northwest
- Assumptionabout 10 mi east
- Morrisonvilleabout 10 mi southwest
- Decaturnearest city, about 27 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Taylorville
What fish are in Lake Taylorville?
Lakes like Lake Taylorville 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 Taylorville?
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 Taylorville?
About 980 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Taylorville?
Taylorville is about 2.3 miles northwest; Kincaid is about 9.3 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Taylorville?
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 Taylorville on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
