Lusk Creek-Indian kitchen

[Andy C]

One of my favorite places to hike and float in southern IL. I wish there was some water so I could float it, and I wish there were some smallies swimming around in it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[tjtroester]

andy, i always thot this ought to be a great place to fish. i have not been there in years but have spent a fair amout of time in the area. timothy troester

[Mark Lutz]

Looks quite inviting! I would assume very wadable in summer?

[Andy C]

It is wadeable in the headwaters, and there is some really good fishing in the pools. In some places it is nearly a half mile hike in between them, but there are usually some good size LMB.

[John Gillio]

Looks like an area you could spend some time enjoying.

[jude]

Beautiful water!

[Jonn Graham]

WOW!!!!!! Any Spotted Bass?

[Andy C]

WOW!!!!!! Any Spotted Bass?

 

There are some downstream, but mostly sunfish and LMB in this part of the creek.

[Eric]

Beautiful pics. Looks fun. Thanks for sharing.

[Rob G]

btw,

not since I was younger but when the water was up and flowing, I remember that section was quite the shoot right there when canoeing

[Andy C]

btw,

not since I was younger but when the water was up and flowing, I remember that section was quite the shoot right there when canoeing

 

That creek will test your paddling skills, that is for sure. I haven't attempted it at anything more than 700 CFS at the eddyville bridge, but I know some folks who have paddled it at 3500 and rising!

[Bart Durham]

Beautiful scenery. Hard to believe its in Illinois but southern Illinois has some of the most picturesque scenery I've seen anywhere. Reminds me a bit of Apple River canyon. With rocky bottom and stone cliffs you would think smallmouth would thrive in the stream.