Fishing Quiver Creek in Mason County, Illinois

• Overview

  The Mason County end of Illinois holds Quiver Creek. It stands 443 feet above sea level. The nearest town is Havana, 4.2 miles away. Lewistown follows at 7.5 miles, then Cuba at 13 miles. Also within reach: Lange Pond a shade over 6.6 miles, Woodyard Slough after 6.9 miles, Clear Lake a shade over 7.1 miles, The Narrows after 7.9 miles and Duck Creek Cooling Pond a shade over 8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Quiver Creek

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Log jams gather bait and everything that eats it. Mason County records list common carp, goldfish and white perch among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Quiver Creek that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 76°F and January near 24°F on the long-run figures. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice takes the slower stretches in winter; by mid March the whole run is open again. Ice clears near mid March and comes back about late December in a typical year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Quiver Creek the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Lange Pond is 6.6 miles distant. For Quiver Creek in particular, ask before you travel.