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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sangchris Lake
Christian County, Illinois · 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NNW).
About Sangchris Lake
Sangchris Lake is a reservoir in Christian County, Illinois, covering 3,020 acres. Sangchris Lake's name blends the Sangamon River and Christian County, and it was built as a cooling reservoir for a power plant.
It stretches about 6.1 miles end to end with roughly 42 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 580 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 38 ft, with an average depth near 13 ft. Kincaid lies about 1.1 miles to the east. Springfield, the nearest city, is about 13 miles northwest.
- Size
- 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 38 ft (average 13 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 42 miles
- End to end
- About 6.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 580 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Christian 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
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Sangchris Lake
Sangchris Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, striped bass and white bass.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
- Striped bass
- White bass
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
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
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 6:40 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sangchris Lake
- Kincaidabout 1.1 mi east
- Pawneeabout 2.7 mi west
- Edinburgabout 3.7 mi northeast
- Divernonabout 7 mi west
- Springfieldnearest city, about 13 mi northwest
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Questions about Sangchris Lake
What fish are in Sangchris Lake?
Sangchris Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, striped bass and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sangchris Lake?
About 38 ft at the deepest point, about 13 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Sangchris Lake?
3,020 acres, with about 42 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sangchris Lake?
Kincaid is about 1.1 miles east; Pawnee is about 2.7 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Sangchris Lake?
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.
Sangchris Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
