Anyone Bass fishing Rend as of lately

[Maverickpro201]

Thinking about going to Rend for a few days to bass fish. How has the fishing been? And where can one stay with a bass boat at a reasonable rate.?

[Ken1949]

Rend Lake is primarily a crappie lake. If you are pursuing bass, I would drive about 45 minutes south of there to Lake of Egypt south of Marion Il. There is a small motel about one mile from the lake. Rates are about $75/night. There are no good public docks available. So, you need to pull your boat out each day. The lake is a power plant lake with about 2200 acres. Most of the good bass fishing is in the northern half of the lake. Crankbaits and topwater are my preferred lures.