STERLING LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Sterling Lake


May 8, 2024

Sterling Lake fishing area is located in Sterling, Illinois, and is known for an abundance of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and camping with scenic views of the lake. Fishing tips include using live bait, fishing near the bottom or near structure, and using lures that mimic local baitfish. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall with average temperatures ranging from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Sterling Lake is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Whoopie Cat Lake

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

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Cypress Creek

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

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Lake Tecumseh

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

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Lake Tuscaloosa

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

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

DOLAN LAKE -- ACCESS AT S END OF LAKE - DOLAND LANDING RD
Watershed,
TOWN CORNER LAKE -- ACCESS AT SE END OF LAKE
Watershed,
LAKE HILBERT -- ACCESS - E SIDE OF LAKE
Peshtigo Watershed, Wisconsin
BEECHER LAKE -- RAMP AT S END NR BEECHER CREEK
Watershed,
MENOMINEE RIVER -- WHITE RAPIDS DAM ACCESS
Watershed,
GLEN LAKE -- ACCESS ON N SIDE OF LAKE - BOLANDER LANDING RD
Watershed,
MENOMINEE RIVER -- ACCESS AT RIVER RD
Watershed,
LAURA LAKE -- ACCESS
Peshtigo Watershed, Illinois
HILBERT LAKE -- ACCESS
Peshtigo Watershed, Wisconsin
BEAR LAKE -- ACCESS AT NW SIDE OF LAKE OFF BEAR LAKE LN
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba 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
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay 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
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi
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
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

McCormick Wilderness

Presque Isle Park

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

Van Riper State Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

County Fair Park

Menomonee Road Park

Long Slide Falls County Park

Bewabic State Park

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

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