Redbird Slough, Illinois: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Tazewell County, Illinois, this is Redbird Slough. It sits in mixed forest. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Glasford lies 3.9 miles from the water. Peoria is the closest city, 18 miles away. Close by you also have: Lock Pond out at 3.9 miles, 4 miles away is Sewell Lake (historical), Slim Lake out at 4.3 miles, 4.7 miles away is Pond Lily Lake and Rice Lake out at 5.3 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Redbird Slough

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Tazewell County include common carp, white perch, goldfish and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Redbird Slough should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 23°F in January up to 76°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid March. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid March in spring and again near late December in autumn. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. At Redbird Slough the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Lock Pond at 3.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Redbird Slough are worth checking on the day.