In 2007, Sam Dale Lake was drained about 4
feet below normal level for some reason
unknown to me.  What I do know is that it hurt
the fishing.  The lake is now a green algae
color with a muddy smell.  If anyone has
updated info on the lake please send the info
to
jake@illinoisfisher.com
CATFISH is green
CRAPPIE is blue
BLUEGILL is yellow
WALLEYE is purple