Lake Bloomington, a 635-acre reservoir, with 18.5 miles of shoreline, is owned by the City of Bloomington, IL and is maintained and operated by the city’s water department. Built in 1929, Lake Bloomington’s primary purpose is to serve as a source of potable water for the City of Bloomington and several nearby communities. In addition, Lake Bloomington serves as host to over 220 residential sites and numerous public park areas available for outdoor activities.

Try wax worms, crankbaits, plastics and part crawlers on this water.

The best baits for this lake

Strike King Bladed jigs 1/2 oz / Blue Glimmer Thunder Cricket

Bladed Jigs

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LUNKERCANDY Crankbaits Cell Mate Sugar Daddy 6

Crankbaits

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Z-Man Fishing Products Jigs 1/10 oz NedlockZ

Fishing Jigs

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Strike King Finesse baits Dirt Perfect Plastic Finesse Worm

Finesse Baits

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XCalibur Jerkbaits Tour Series Jerkbait 95mm - 4 Pack

Jerkbaits

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Big Bite Baits Panfish baits Alewife Crappie Thumper

Panfish Baits

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