Lake Glendale

Lake Glendale is a reservoir in Pope County, Illinois. Lake Glendale covers about 84 acres and holds about 860 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lake Glendale

Lake Glendale was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake Glendale

Fish reported from Lake Glendale include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass.

Bass

For bass at Glendale, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Glendale, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Glendale, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Glendale

On a first trip to Glendale, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Lake Glendale

Spring around Glendale is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Glendale can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.