Vernor Lake Dam Fishing near Olney, Illinois

Vernor Lake Dam is a dam located just 2.5 miles from Olney, in Richland County, in the state of Illinois, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including blue catfish and others here.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Crappies are hitting hard 10 ft with bobber n shiner..." East Fork Lake

  "Catching 10 to 11.5 inch bluegills Crappie in minnows about 4.5 feet deep Catfish at night..." Vernor Lake

  "Tab says caught over 100 largemouth on a night crawler on the bottom most keepers he ever caught...." Newton Lake