BECK LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Beck Lake


April 26, 2024

Beck Lake is a popular fishing spot in Illinois, known for its abundance of bass, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and picnicking at the nearby Cook County Forest Preserve. Fishing tips include using live bait or jigs around the weed beds and drop-offs. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer, it can get quite warm, with temperatures averaging around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Beck Lake is a great destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Tuscaloosa

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Holt Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

North River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Cypress Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois
1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Long Slide Falls County Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

Menomonee Road Park

Van Riper State Park

McCormick Wilderness

Presque Isle Park

Bewabic State Park

Keweenaw National Historical Park

County Fair Park

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CHICAGO ROAD SEEDBED
BUTTONBUSH POND OVERLOOK
TURTLE POND
RIVER ROAD SEEDBEDS
SOUTH PATROL ROAD PRAIRIE RESTORATION

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