Lake Lynnhurst Fishing in Peoria County, Illinois

• Overview

  Lake Lynnhurst sits in Peoria County, out in Illinois. It sits at 689 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Peoria Heights at 5.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. North Peoria is 5.7 miles away, with West Peoria at 5.8 miles. This one is safely inside the county line. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lynnhurst

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Peoria County, recorded fish include common carp, white perch, goldfish, bluegill and orangethroat darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Lake Lynnhurst responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 75°F and January at 22°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid March. Break-up sits around mid March on average, with the water closing again about mid December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Lynnhurst.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A recognised fishing spot is mapped about half a mile away. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Charter Oak North Lake is 0.6 miles off. Confirm access to Lake Lynnhurst locally before you travel.