The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Powerton Cooling Lake
Tazewell County, Illinois · about 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
55°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Powerton Cooling Lake
Powerton Cooling Lake spreads over about 1,410 acres in Tazewell County, Illinois.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.1 miles. The water sits about 450 ft above sea level. Pekin is about 2.6 miles east. Peoria, the nearest city, is about 11 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 450 ft
- County
- Tazewell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Powerton Cooling Lake in Illinois usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Powerton Cooling Lake
- Pekinabout 2.6 mi east
- South Pekinabout 3.9 mi southeast
- Glasfordabout 4.9 mi west
- Lake Camelotabout 5.3 mi north
- Peorianearest city, about 11 mi northeast
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Questions about Powerton Cooling Lake
What fish are in Powerton Cooling Lake?
Lakes like Powerton Cooling Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Powerton Cooling Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Powerton Cooling Lake?
About 1,410 acres, with about 6.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Powerton Cooling Lake?
Pekin is about 2.6 miles east; South Pekin is about 3.9 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Powerton Cooling Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Powerton Cooling Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
