B and A Lake, Illinois: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Illinois holds B and A Lake, in Franklin County. It sits at 427 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Franklin County standards. The nearest place of any size is Christopher, 3 miles away. It is 77 miles to St. Louis, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on B and A Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Franklin County include bluegill, shortnose gar, green sunfish and longear sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take B and A Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 30°F for January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. B and A Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Christopher Reservoir at 3.4 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for B and A Lake in what we hold.