Fishing Beehive Lake in Perry County, Illinois

• Overview

  Look for Beehive Lake in the Perry County part of Illinois. It lies 446 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Pinckneyville lies 3.6 miles from the water. Du Quoin lies 9.1 miles off, Steeleville another 14 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Beehive Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name bluegill, johnny darter, slough darter, largemouth bass and longear sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Beehive Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 78°F and January near 30°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. On Beehive Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Launching is at Wesseln Lake, about 140 yards away. The nearest car park is 140 yards from the water. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. A picnic spot sits 130 yards from the bank. Mapping records toilets within 100 yards. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Plum Lake at 0.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Beehive Lake.