Sam Parr Lake Fishing in Jasper County, Illinois

• Overview

  You will find Sam Parr Lake in Jasper County, Illinois. Open valley runs right down to the water. It measures about 144 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest town is Newton, 2.8 miles away. For a city, Evansville is 78 miles off. Also on the doorstep: Lake Jasper after 0.6 miles, Newton Lake some 11 miles off, Oblong Lake after 12 miles, Circle Pond some 15 miles off and Nix Lake after 16 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Sam Parr Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Jasper County cover green sunfish, channel catfish and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Sam Parr Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Sam Parr Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. 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. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lake Jasper at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Sam Parr Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.