POWDERHORN LAKE

FISHING
December 30, 2024
41.64, -87.53

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Powderhorn Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Illinois, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, bird watching, and camping. Fishing tips for the area include using live bait and fishing near structure. The best time of year to visit Powderhorn Lake is during the spring and fall months, when temperatures average around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Powderhorn Lake is a great spot for anglers looking for a peaceful and productive 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.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Yellow Bullhead


  • Image Alt Common Carp


  • Image Alt Channel Catfish


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Yellow Perch


  • Image Alt Northern Pike


  • Image Alt Sauger


  • Image Alt Walleye


       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Discharge Stage Elevation
EMBARRAS RIVER AT LAWRENCEVILLE
2024-12-30T01:45:00.000-06:00 		3620cfs 23.4ft 424ft
OHIO RIVER AT OLD SHAWNEETOWN
2024-04-05T01:30:00.000-06:00 		259000cfs 20.34ft 334ft
GREEN RIVER AT LOCK 2 AT CALHOUN
2024-12-30T01:00:00.000-06:00 		26500cfs 16.18ft 386ft
WABASH RIVER AT NEW HARMONY
2024-12-30T01:30:00.000-06:00 		24700cfs 5.76ft 409ft
SOUTH FORK PANTHER CREEK NEAR WHITESVILLE
2024-12-30T01:00:00.000-06:00 		533cfs 10.57ft 414ft
LITTLE WABASH RIVER AT CARMI
2024-12-30T00:45:00.000-06:00 		8300cfs 21.06ft 419ft
BIG CREEK NEAR WADESVILLE
2024-12-30T02:15:00.000-05:00 		1260cfs 11.23ft 387ft
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