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Big Creek Lake


RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!








Rating - Fair   

Saturday, Sep 23 2023
Walleye - Slow: Its not a hot bite, but some walleye are being caught trolling shad imitating crankbaits or jigging shad imitating plastics in 12 feet of water or less in the upper half of the lake. Find humps that come up to 3 to 6 feet from the surface.

Saturday, Sep 23 2023



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Amenities at Big Creek Lake include: Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Boat Rental Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Fish Cleaning Station

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Big Creek Lake

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Fair

Walleye - Slow: Its not a hot bite, but some walleye are being caught trolling shad imitating crankbaits or jigging shad imitating plastics in 12 feet of water or less in the upper half of the lake. Find humps that come up to 3 to 6 feet from the surface.


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