Whispering Willow Lake Fishing near Alorton, Illinois

• Overview

  The Saint Clair County entry here is Whispering Willow Lake, in Illinois. What surrounds it is rolling hill. Surface area is around 104 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Of the waters listed here in Saint Clair County, this is the largest. The closest town, Alorton, is 1.2 miles away. Centreville is 1.7 miles and Washington Park 2.5 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Whispering Willow Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Saint Clair County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Whispering Willow Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 79°F, while January sits near 29°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Whispering Willow Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Boats go in at Whispering Willow Boat Ramp, roughly 160 yards from the water. Mapping shows parking within 120 yards. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. There is a toilet block some 100 yards out. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Grand Marais Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Rules at Whispering Willow Lake are worth checking on the day.