The Bayou is a lake in Illinois, near White County.
The Bayou is a lake in White County, Illinois. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for The Bayou.
The Bayou is best learned by checking visible cover, incoming water and the first drop into deeper water instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with a similar name.
A reliable current fish list was not found for The Bayou, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.
On a first trip to The Bayou, 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.
Spring at The Bayou 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 at The Bayou can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.