Whoopie Cat Lake in Illinois, USA is a popular fishing spot that offers a variety of fish species for anglers to catch. The lake is known for its abundant population of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. These species can be found in different parts of the lake, with bass usually found near the deeper areas and catfish in the shallow parts.

Aside from fishing, visitors can also enjoy other activities nearby, such as hiking and camping. The area has several campsites and trails that provide stunning views of the lake and its surroundings.

For those planning to fish at Whoopie Cat Lake, it is recommended to use live bait or lures that mimic the natural prey of the fish species they are targeting. Anglers should also vary their retrieve speed and try different depths until they find the most effective method.

The best time of year to fish at Whoopie Cat Lake is during the spring and fall months when the water temperature is cooler, and the fish are more active. During these seasons, the average temperature is around 50-60°F. Fishing can still be done during the summer, but it may require more patience and skill as the fish tend to be less active during the warmer months.

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.