Fishing Spring Lake in Perry County, Illinois

• Overview

  Spring Lake lies in Perry County, Illinois. The bank is 433 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It lies lower than most water we list in Illinois. Nearest place of any size is Pinckneyville, 5.2 miles away. The big place round here is St. Louis, 60 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Perry County include bluegill, johnny darter, slough darter and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Spring Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 78°F and January near 30°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Spring Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The nearest recorded ramp is Pine Lake, half a mile out. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. If the gate is shut, Big Beaver Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Spring Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.