I just posted this in the Central region so my apologies.  I am looking for a recommendation for a good lake in southern IL.  My buddy and I are not the best anglers, but we do enjoy wetting our line.  I prefer smaller lakes as I find them more manageable.  Thanks in advance

 

Larry

Need more information, what's small 500 acre or 50 and are you boat fishing or bank.

Thanks for your reply.  Good point on how big is small.  500 acres is fine.  Lake of the Ozarks is too big; lol.  We do have a boat with trolling motor and 50 HP motor.  I appreciate your help.

I fished Kinkaid several times last year, pretty close to home.  i like it but have not caught anything big yet.  clear and weedy, lots of cover.  Also, you have the chance of hooking a huge musky 

Little Grassy has been hot the last couple years. Cedar lake is always good too.