TURTLEHEAD LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Turtlehead Lake


April 24, 2024

Turtlehead Lake Fishing Area is a popular spot for anglers in Illinois, offering opportunities to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. To increase your chances of catching fish, use live bait or lures that mimic the natural prey in the area. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Turtlehead Lake Fishing Area is an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque fishing experience.



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

                                                       

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

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

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Cypress Creek

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

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Holt Lake

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

Lake Tuscaloosa

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

Area Boat Ramps

LAKE WINNEBAGO -- STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR
Lake Winnebago Watershed, Wisconsin
WEST CHESTNUT STREET CHILTON
Watershed,
SHOE LAKE -- ACCESS AT NE SIDE OF LAKE
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
CENTER STREET OCONTO
Oconto Watershed, Wisconsin
GASS LAKE -- ACCESS AT NE SIDE OF LAKE
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
WILKE LAKE -- ACCESS AT S END OF LAKE NR VOGEL LN
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
HARTLAUB LAKE -- ACCESS AT NW SIDE OF LAKE W
Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed, Wisconsin
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
WEST MAIN STREET 189, CHILTON
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba 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
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
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
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
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Long Slide Falls County Park

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Menomonee Road Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

Van Riper State Park

Bewabic State Park

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

McCormick Wilderness

County Fair Park

Presque Isle Park

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

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