Twin Lakes in Edgar County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Twin Lakes is set in Edgar County, Illinois. Land around it is open valley. Surface area is around 239 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With 4.0 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Paris at 1.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Indianapolis is 81 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. County-wide records name orangethroat darter, white sucker, bluegill and green sunfish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take Twin Lakes a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 75°F on average, January about 26°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Twin Lakes that shapes the whole year. Water temperature lags behind air temperature by days, not hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lawrence See Lake, 7.7 miles away. Check the position at Twin Lakes before loading the car.