Stone Lake near Red Bud: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Stone Lake is one of the Monroe County waters in Illinois. The ground around here is mixed woodland. Red Bud sits 4.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 28 miles to St. Louis, the nearest city. In the same area: Brushy Lake (2.7 miles), Hentzels Lake 3 miles away, Round Pond (3.2 miles), Smithton Sportmans Club Lake 8.1 miles away and Draabs Lake (11 miles). This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Stone Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name bluegill, green sunfish, gizzard shad, orangethroat darter and common carp. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Stone Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 78°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Stone Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Brushy Lake, 2.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Stone Lake are worth checking on the day.