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Willow Lake

Willow Lake is a lake in St. Clair County, Illinois.

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Willow Lake southwest of Stubblefield Lake is a lake in St. Clair County, Illinois. Willow Lake southwest of Stubblefield Lake covers about 7 acres.

What to Expect at Willow Lake

Willow Lake southwest of Stubblefield Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Willow Lake

Stocking records for Willow Lake southwest of Stubblefield Lake also list rainbow trout, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Willow southwest of Stubblefield, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Willow Lake

On a first trip to Willow southwest of Stubblefield, 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 Willow Lake

Spring at Willow southwest of Stubblefield 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 Willow southwest of Stubblefield can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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