Fishing at Webber Lake, Richland County, Illinois

• Overview

  Richland County in Illinois is where Webber Lake sits. It stands 479 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For supplies, Olney is 2.9 miles out. Evansville is the closest city, 62 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water. Nothing here demands specialist tackle.

• Where to Fish on Webber Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for Richland County cover green sunfish, bluegill, longear sunfish and redfin pickerel. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Webber Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 77°F and January near 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Webber Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Lakeside R.V. Park & Campground Bait Shop sits 0.9 miles away and is marked for fishing. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, M D Borah Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Signs at Webber Lake carry more weight than any list.