Millers Lake Fishing in Richland County, Illinois

• Overview

  Millers Lake is one of the Richland County waters in Illinois. The country here is mixed woodland. It covers about 24 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest town is Olney, 2.4 miles away. Sumner lies 10 miles off, Bridgeport another 16 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Millers Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public occurrence data for Richland County names green sunfish, bluegill, longear sunfish, redfin pickerel and blackside darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Millers Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 77°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Millers Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Hahn Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Millers Lake is worth confirming on the day.