MONEE RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Monee Reservoir


April 25, 2024

The Monee Reservoir fishing area in Illinois is a great spot for anglers looking to reel in largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor center that offers fishing equipment rentals. Fishing tips include using live bait, fishing near structures, and targeting shallower areas during the summer months. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when the temperatures are mild, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-60s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt American Eel
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
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Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Cypress Creek

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

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

North River

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

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Holt Lake

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

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

WEST MAIN STREET 189, CHILTON
Watershed,
LAKE WINNEBAGO -- STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR
Lake Winnebago Watershed, Wisconsin
WEST CHESTNUT STREET CHILTON
Watershed,
ENGLISH LAKE -- ACCESS AT SW SIDE OF LAKE (NR LAKE RD)
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
PIGEON LAKE - ACCESS AT END OF AUTUMN RIDGE DR
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
WILKE LAKE -- ACCESS AT S END OF LAKE NR VOGEL LN
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
GASS LAKE -- ACCESS AT NE SIDE OF LAKE
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
SHOE LAKE -- ACCESS AT NE SIDE OF LAKE
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
HARTLAUB LAKE -- ACCESS AT NW SIDE OF LAKE W
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
SILVER LAKE -- ACCESS AT JUST OFF HWY 151 MANITOWOC
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin

Rafting & Kayaking

THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi
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
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
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
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
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bewabic State Park

County Fair Park

Menomonee Road Park

Long Slide Falls County Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

McCormick Wilderness

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

Van Riper State Park

Goodman Township Park

Presque Isle Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
TURTLE POND
WEST BEACH
West Beach is a beautiful and unique point of interest located in Indiana Dunes National Park. There are many good reasons to visit this area, including the stunning views of ...
RIVER ROAD SEEDBEDS
CHICAGO ROAD SEEDBED
SOUTH PATROL ROAD PRAIRIE RESTORATION
INLAND MARSH OVERLOOK
The Inland Marsh Overlook, located in Indiana, is a must-visit point of interest for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This breathtaking overlook offers stunning views of the largest wetland complex ...
PAUL H. DOUGLAS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education in Indiana is a must-visit point of interest for nature enthusiasts and those interested in environmental conservation. Located in the heart of ...
BUTTONBUSH POND OVERLOOK

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