Fishing at Whalon Lake, Will County, Illinois

• Overview

  Whalon Lake falls in Will County, part of Illinois. The bank is 587 feet above sea level. At about 81 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. For supplies, Bolingbrook is 1.7 miles out. The nearest city of size is Naperville, 5.6 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Whalon Lake

  100 ft is what our records show. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public occurrence data for Will County names common carp, green sunfish, threadfin shad, bluegill and goldfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Whalon Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 22°F in January up to 74°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Look for the thaw near mid March; the fishing lifts straight after. Climate figures give an open season running mid March to mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Whalon Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The bank is open to all, according to our records. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. There is a campsite 0.9 miles from the water. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Pathways Pond is 0.9 miles off. Confirm access to Whalon Lake locally before you travel.