Cambon Lake, Illinois: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Illinois, Cambon Lake belongs to Franklin County. Land around it is mixed woodland. The water covers some 36 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Shoreline comes to about 1.0 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It lies lower than most water we list in Illinois. Zeigler lies 2.6 miles from the water. For a city, Evansville is 79 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Cambon Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Franklin County, recorded fish include bluegill, shortnose gar and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Cambon Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 78°F and January about 31°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Cambon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Beaver Lake sits 2.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Cambon Lake if anything is unclear.