Timber Lake near Carol Stream: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Timber Lake is one of the DuPage County waters in Illinois. It stands 715 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 18 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Carol Stream is 1.7 miles out. Naperville is the closest city, 7.5 miles away. Others close at hand: Spring Lake at about 0.9 miles, Heritage Lake at 3.1 miles, Silver Lake at about 4.1 miles, Muskrat Pond at 4.2 miles and Herrick Lake at about 4.4 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Timber Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. DuPage County records list bluegill, green sunfish, common carp, white sucker and largemouth bass among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Work Timber Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 74°F for July and 22°F for January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid March. The open-water window runs from around mid March to about mid December in an average year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Timber Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. Kline Creek Farm takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Spring Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Timber Lake if anything is unclear.