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TAMPIER LAKE
December 3, 2024
Tampier Lake is located in Cook County, Illinois, and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The lake is home to several fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and northern pike. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and boating. Fishing tips for Tampier Lake include using live bait for the larger fish and fishing in the early morning or late afternoon. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, with average temperatures ranging from the low 60s to low 70s.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
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FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Rock Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Brown Bullhead
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Common Carp
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Flathead Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Yellow Perch
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Northern Pike
NEARBY FISHING
Regional Streamflow Levels
110
Cubic Feet Per Second
259,000
Cubic Feet Per Second
129
Cubic Feet Per Second
4,560
Cubic Feet Per Second
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | |||
| Joe Wheeler State Park | |||
| Harpeth River Bridge | |||
| Beech Bend | |||
| Meriwether Lewis | |||
| Montgomery Bell State Park |
