The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Quiver Lake
Mason County, Illinois · about 2,080 acres (3.3 sq mi)
54°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Quiver Lake
In Mason County, Illinois, Quiver Lake covers about 2,080 acres.
It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.8 miles. At about 430 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Havana lies about 4.1 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Peoria, about 28 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,080 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- County
- Mason County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
For a lake of this size in Illinois, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 54°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.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Quiver Lake
- Havanaabout 4.1 mi southwest
- Lewistownabout 6.5 mi west
- Manitoabout 9 mi east
- Cantonabout 11 mi north
- Peorianearest city, about 28 mi northeast
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Questions about Quiver Lake
What fish are in Quiver Lake?
Lakes like Quiver 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 Quiver 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 Quiver Lake?
About 2,080 acres, with about 13.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Quiver Lake?
Havana is about 4.1 miles southwest; Lewistown is about 6.5 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Quiver Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Quiver Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
