Tower Lake near Edwardsville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Tower Lake lies in Madison County, Illinois. The surroundings are rolling hill. Around 75 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. Edwardsville at 2.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come South Roxana at 3.8 miles and Glen Carbon at 3.9 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Tower Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Madison County cover common carp, bluegill, green sunfish and channel catfish. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Tower Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 28°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Tower Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. The water borders E Dora Bohm Memorial Nature Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Lakewood Subdivision Number 2 Lake is 2.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Tower Lake locally before you travel.