Whoopie Cat Lake fishing
Whoopie Cat Lake
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.
What's biting at Whoopie Cat Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Whoopie Cat Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lusk Creek Near Eddyville | 8 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 18 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| Cache River At Forman | 3 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 32 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Tower Rock Campsite
- Camp Cadiz Campground
- High Knob Campground
- Pharaoh Campground
- Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
- Bear Branch Horse Resort
Parks
- Cave In Rock State Park
- Wilderness Garden Of The Gods
- Nature Preserve Lusk Creek Canyon
- Wilderness Lusk Creek
- Wilderness Bay Creek
Reservoirs
- Whoopie Cat
- Techumseh
- Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam
- Hastie Mining//Pond 1-Clarification Pond Dam
- Humm Lake Dam
- Caraness Lake Dam
Boat launches
- Front Street Elizabethtown
- Cr-1385 Crittenden County
- 1st Street Rosiclare
- Tower Rock Road Hardin County
- Hardin County
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Whoopie Cat Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Whoopie Cat Lake
What fish species are found at Whoopie Cat Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Whoopie Cat Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Whoopie Cat Lake.
How do I get to Whoopie Cat Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Whoopie Cat Lake.