The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Meredosia Lake
Morgan County, Illinois · about 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)
55°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Meredosia Lake
Meredosia Lake is a lake in Morgan County, Illinois, covering about 1,440 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.8 miles. The water sits about 420 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Meredosia, is about 1 miles south. Springfield, the nearest city, is about 47 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 ft
- County
- Morgan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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. With the surface at 55°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:45 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Meredosia Lake
- Meredosiaabout 1 mi south
- Beardstownabout 9.4 mi northeast
- Griggsvilleabout 12 mi southwest
- Mount Sterlingabout 13 mi northwest
- Springfieldnearest city, about 47 mi east
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Questions about Meredosia Lake
What fish are in Meredosia Lake?
Lakes like Meredosia Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Meredosia Lake?
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 Meredosia Lake?
About 1,440 acres, with about 11.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Meredosia Lake?
Meredosia is about 1 miles south; Beardstown is about 9.4 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Meredosia Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Meredosia Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
