I live in Indianapolis. This winter I am going to make a trek to Illinois to fish a power plant lake. I would like to stay within the 3 hour drive time. Any Illinois residents fish power plant lakes in state. If I am going to make the drive I would like it to be to a productive body of water.

Thanks ahead of time

Rand

I live over here in Terre Haute. Everyone says that Newton is great, haven't been there yet though. Thought I would try it this winter also.

Newton has always pretty legit. I am chomping at the bit.

Rand

Do some checking I heard newton is shut down for construction or something. I live about 3.5hrs north of it. It is great for fishing.

Thanks Crockus. Will look into it.

Rand

You can still fish Newton, they just had a tournament Saturday with 34lb bag winning it with a 6 fish limit!

Thanks for the update bwell.

No problem, I hope to head that way soon after I finish wiring up my jon boat.

Cool. Let me know if you ever need a co angler. I would prob be rolling solo from Indy.

Rand

Same here if you guys want to hit it sometime let me know.

Will do.

Lets just make it known here when we are planning a trip then. I will prob be covered up til the beginning of December with work.

Rand

Anyone feeling a Lake Newton trip?

i would be interested. depending on when. its a 2 1/2 hour trip but sounds worth it.

i do not have a boat....

let me know if you want/need a co-angler

always wanted to go to newton lake

anyone fish clinton?

i do decent out there, still looking for new areas techs.

^{newton is a great bass lake i havent been out there yet but a few weeks ago my buddy cught 10 keepers out there and he said he ran into a guy that caught an 8 lb 14 oz bass}

Im not a huge fan of Clinton, its a tough lake to fish...

Can I use my outboad, 50HP Merc, to put the boat on and off the trailer at Lake Newton?

Anyone with info on whether or not I can use outboard at the ramp?

Rand

I do not know Rand. Heard some people talking about Brainwood. Said it was good. fyi

Im not a huge fan of Clinton, its a tough lake to fish...

I usually kill them on clinton- wipers and bass alike. I still think the numbers and size beats anything I go to in IL. Too d**n windy around these parts lately- have not been for a couple of weeks now, but the cold end of the lake should be really ripe right now.

I have got to go fishing with you at Clinton! I would love to learn that lake, everytime I go its very tough to fish....

Still no one knows whether I can use the outboard @ the ramp for Newton.

Rand

Still no one knows whether I can use the outboard @ the ramp for Newton.

Rand

I know I used my big motor to get out- dont recall anything against it but have not been down in years. Since that is not the answer you really want, IDNR contact info is below, give them a call and I am sure they would be happy to help.

South Region

3490 E. 500th Ave.

Newton, IL 62448

618.783.3478