Fishing at Charter Oak North Lake, Peoria County, Illinois

• Overview

  Peoria County in Illinois is where Charter Oak North Lake sits. It sits at 650 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Peoria Heights, is 5.5 miles away. The nearest city of size is North Peoria, 5.6 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Charter Oak North Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Peoria County: common carp, white perch and goldfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Charter Oak North Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 75°F; the cold one sits at 22°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually goes in mid March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid March until roughly mid December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Charter Oak North Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows parking within 160 yards. Fishing from a pier is possible 30 yards away. A recognised fishing spot is mapped about 30 yards away. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Lake Lynnhurst at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Charter Oak North Lake may have changed since it was mapped.