Advertise With Us

About 15 sport fish species can be caught in Lake Springfield. Fishing is allowed either from boats on the water or from any public portion of the shoreline. All fishers and their lines must remain at least 100 feet away from any leased residential property unless permission to fish closer has been given by the lease-holder. Fishing is NOT allowed from the shoreline of Lincoln Memorial Garden. More information about regulations relating to fishing on Lake Springfield can be found on the Fishing Rules page of this website.

For the convenience of fishers, there are two posted public fishing areas: at the Dividing Dam and the Sunset View Fishing Area (on East Lake Drive just south of the zoo turnoff). In addition, there is an unposted fishing pier between East and West Tom Madonia Parks, which is also designed for persons with disabilities. Fishing is NOT allowed from the shoreline of Lincoln Memorial Garden.

CWLP welcomes fishing tournaments on Lake Springfield. However, because we have limited boat launch facilities, we must control the number of tournaments and participants, especially during the regular boating season. If you are interested in hosting a tournament, you need to make a written request by letter, fax or email to the CWLP Security Office at least one month in advance of the tournament date. In your request, be sure to include:

1. the name of the person in charge,
2. contact information (including a daytime phone),
3. the number of boats you expect to participate, and
4. the date and time you wish to hold the tournament.

Approval for tournaments will be granted on a first-come/first-served basis, so we recommend you make your request as far in advance as possible.

Springfield Lake Fishing Schools
View Details | Add Business
No Fishing Schools Listed Add Your Business

Springfield Lake Fishing Supplies (Bait & Tackle)
View Details | Add Business
No Fishing Supplies (Bait & Tackle) Listed Add Your Business

Springfield Lake Fishing Guides
View Details | Add Business
No Fishing Guides Listed Add Your Business