Harrison Lake near Albion: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Harrison Lake sits within Edwards County in Illinois. Height above sea level is 476 feet. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Albion, is 11 miles distant. Olney follows at 14 miles, then Sumner at 15 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Harrison Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Harrison Lake repays a walk before the first cast. Conservation Lake, 13 miles out, is the name people recognise.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 29°F in January to roughly 77°F in July. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Time your trip to Harrison Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Mesa Lake is 8.5 miles off. Check the position on Harrison Lake before loading the car.