MASTODON LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Mastodon Lake


April 27, 2024

Mastodon Lake in Illinois is a popular fishing location for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and camping. Fishing tip: try using live bait or lures that resemble the lake's natural food sources. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when the weather is cooler, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Dog River

Apache Trout • Flounder

Lake Tecumseh

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

One Horse Gap Lake

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

Washington County Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Sipsey River

Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

Coffeeville Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Gainesville Resevoir

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

Whoopie Cat Lake

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

Lake Demopolis

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

McLean Lake

Black Crappie • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

HILBERT LAKE -- ACCESS
Peshtigo Watershed, Wisconsin
NORTH NICOLET ROAD 4870, TOWN OF ROSS
Menominee Watershed, Illinois
BRULE RIVER -- ACCESS
Watershed,
LAURA LAKE -- ACCESS
Peshtigo Watershed, Illinois
LAKE OTTAWA ROAD STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
WEST CAMP LAKE ROAD STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
HAGERMAN LAKE ROAD STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
ROBINSON LAKE -- RAMP
Watershed,
LAKE HILBERT -- ACCESS - E SIDE OF LAKE
Peshtigo Watershed, Wisconsin
STATE HIGHWAY 73 STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

1 MILE WEST OF ALTO PASS, IL TO 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF CONFLUENCE WITH CLEAR CREEK, WEST OF TRAIL OF TEARS STATE FOREST
Big Muddy Watershed, Mississippi
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
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
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
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
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
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
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Menomonee Road Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

Van Riper State Park

Little Rice Wildlife Area

Goodman Township Park

McCormick Wilderness

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Long Slide Falls County Park

County Fair Park

Bewabic State Park

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

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