TURTLEHEAD LAKE

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 2, 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.

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.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Fish Species
  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Rock Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


WEATHER TODAY

°F

°F

mph

Windspeed

%

Humidity

Hourly Forecast
Next 5 Days

Long Term Forecast
Next 16 Days

Streamflow Levels

160

Cubic Feet Per Second

67

Cubic Feet Per Second

25

Cubic Feet Per Second

485

Cubic Feet Per Second

7

Cubic Feet Per Second

40

Cubic Feet Per Second

2

Cubic Feet Per Second

Point of Interest

Robert H Allen Park

Robert H Allen Park

Robert H Allen Park is located in the city of Rockford, Illinois. It is a popular destination for visitors due to its vast expanse of green scenic beauty and numerous recreational opportunities. The park features a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, playgrounds, walking trails, mountain bike trails, and a fishing pond. One of the main attractions of Robert H Allen Park is its extensive trail system, which offers visitors a chance to explore the beautiful natural surroundings. The park has more than six miles of hiking and biking trails that meander through the woods and along the scenic Rock ...