Evergreen Lake Fishing in Woodford County, Illinois

• Overview

  Evergreen Lake falls in Woodford County, part of Illinois. It lies 719 feet above sea level. At 919 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. Some 10 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It is the biggest water on our Woodford County list. 3.4 miles away sits Hudson, the nearest town. Peoria is the closest city, 29 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Evergreen Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Woodford County records list orangethroat darter, stonecat, white sucker, johnny darter and banded darter among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Evergreen Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 23°F and July at about 74°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid March. Averages suggest open water from about mid March through to roughly late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Evergreen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A recognised fishing place sits half a mile away. A camping area sits within 170 yards of here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Sunset Lake is 4.5 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Evergreen Lake.