Herrick Lake near Warrenville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Herrick Lake falls in DuPage County, part of Illinois. What surrounds it is rolling bush. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Warrenville lies 1.7 miles from the water. Naperville sits 3.1 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Herrick Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for DuPage County names bluegill, green sunfish and common carp. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Herrick Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 74°F and January about 22°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid March. Climate averages put the opening at about mid March and the closing near mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Herrick Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Herrick Lake Main Parking holds the nearest mapped parking, half a mile out. Mapping shows a jetty some 110 yards off. A picnic site 170 yards off makes this workable with family in tow. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Silver Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Herrick Lake if anything is unclear.