Poss Lake

Poss Lake is a lake in DuPage County, Illinois. Poss Lake covers about 9 acres and reaches a recorded 9 feet.

What to Expect at Poss Lake

Poss Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Poss Lake

Fish reported from Poss Lake include bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, and yellow bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Poss, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Poss Lake

On a first trip to Poss, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Poss Lake

Spring at Poss is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Poss can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.