Springfield Lake

I have a tournament coming up on this lake in a few weeks and I have a few simple questions for anyone who has been here or even fishes it regularly. I plan on fishing it twice next week to gain an idea of patterns and such, but would like to know what the primary structure and/or cover is on the lake. Docks? Rocks? Stump rows? Any general information will help me prepare, not looking for spots and patterns as I will develop those closer to tourney time. Is it a deep lake? I also hear its a generation lake, does this effect the entire lake temperature wise this time of year?

Thanks in advance if anyone responds, and if anyone needs help in Indiana let me know and Ill do my best to help out.

[url]http://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/lakes/springfield.htm[/url] for a lake map

Fly Fishers Outfit
300 West Allen Street
Springfield
(217) 544-7218

Ann's Live Bait & Tackle
950 North Lincoln Avenue
Springfield
(217) 522-5245

Jim's Live Bait & Tackle
1016 West Iles Avenue
Springfield
(217) 787-1951

Curtis Supply
2769 South 11th Street
Springfield
(217) 789-6363

LAKE SPRINGFIELD - At Springfield off I-55 Exit 94 and go the east.
--- Boat licenses for Lake Springfield are sold 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Thursday through Monday at City Water, Light and Power’s boat licensing station at the Lindsay Bridge Boat Ramp during season. (Licenses also are available at the Lake Springfield Marina and the Boat Dock)
--- This is the report from Sept. 30th when Lake level is near pool with mid-day temps ranging from 71-76
-Bass were FAIR on plastics and crankbaits.
-Bluegills are FAIR on wax worms and part crawlers.
-Catfish were FAIR on cut shad and some on dip baits.
-Crappie were SLOW this week.
-WhiteBass were FAIR-SLOW on bladebaits.
--There is a New bait shop - Big Reds Bait and Tackle at 2193 Stevenson Drive in Springfield just a mile from the lake dam.. You can call them at (217)820-9674 and tell Trevor we said to call.. - Thanks

No other info available Josh sorry hope this helps Joe G