Lake Loami near New Berlin: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Illinois, Lake Loami belongs to Sangamon County. The bank is 617 feet above sea level. 5 miles away sits New Berlin, the nearest town. Waverly is 7.4 miles away, with Auburn at 7.7 miles. Others worth noting: Leisure Lakes 5.3 miles away, 9.5 miles out stands Waverly Lake, Waverly City Lake 9.5 miles away, 10 miles out stands Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake and Lake Commanche 13 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lake Loami

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Sangamon County include green sunfish, bluegill, white crappie and largemouth bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Lake Loami before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 76°F for July and 25°F for January. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Lake Loami.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest mapped parking is 0.9 miles away, so the last stretch is on foot. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Leisure Lakes is 5.3 miles off. Ask locally about Lake Loami if anything is unclear.