West Okaw River Fishing Spot
- Elevation: 641'
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/10/09 06:59 PM
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Walleye run usually begins in mid-March and lasts until mid-April. At this time, they can be caught in the river on minnows, jigs and small spinners.
West Okaw River Description
The West Okaw River is a tributary of the Kaskaskia River, which it joins in Moultrie County, Illinois. The West Okaw forms an arm of Lake Shelbyville where the natural rivers used to meet. The West Okaw is about 30 miles in length, as measured from the junction of the arms of Lake Shelbyville. This figure includes the drainage ditches, which extend the stream about eight miles above the natural channel. Launching facilities for small boats or canoes are located in the Okaw River Wildlife management area. These gravel ramps are utilized by fishermen during early spring when spawning runs of walleyes and white bass occur. Later in the summer, this area is a popular fishing spot for channel cat and carp.
The West Okaw River is a tributary of the Kaskaskia River, which it joins in Moultrie County, Illinois. The West Okaw forms an arm of Lake Shelbyville where the natural rivers used to meet.