Posted by Ed from pm0-34.foxvalley.net on February 23, 1999 at 07:39:16:
In Reply to: I need INFO on BODE LAKE posted by Paul on February 22, 1999 at 12:29:14:
: Ok just to set things straight, I'm talking about the Bode Lake that is on
: Bode RD. IL. OK now that's out of the way, I'm a 15-year-old male and love
: to fish. I have never had much luck on Bode Lake, I was just wondering if
: there are any Bode Lake Pros out there that can give me some man to man
: advice. I'm mostly looking to catch Bass, but some Crappie and Northern
: Pike information would be great as well. Thank you for reading.
: P.S.
: I Do Firmly Believe In Catch-And-Release. I have never kept a
: fish I have cought in my life and I would not like to watch Bode
: go fishless.
:
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The area where the creek comes in can be a good area. I usually fished it from the other side. It can be a bit of a hike though.
The part of the lake closest to Golf Rd. is where I have found crappies in years past through the ice. Where Poplar creek runs out can be good also.