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Tower Lake

Illinois, United States

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Tower Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Tower Lake is a lake located in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

38Β°48β€²7.4β€³N 90Β°00β€²8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Tower Lake, IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Tower Lake fishing

Tower Lake is a lake located in Madison County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°48β€²7.4β€³N 90Β°00β€²8β€³W
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