Little Cache Lake (a.k.a. Bowman Lake)

Info / Johnson County

Location 21 acres

Little Cache #1 Lake is a relatively shallow, 21-acre, U.S. Forest Service-owned water body located approximately 5 miles north-northeast of Vienna, Illinois in Johnson County.

Fishing Outlook

Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 259
2024 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 150

Contact

Nelson, Luke
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
618-985-1112
Shawnee National Forest Office (Vienna):
618-658-2111

Description

The lake was formed by impounding Little Cache Creek and it has a large watershed for its size, so significant rains have the potential to quickly raise the water level and decrease transparency. Little Cache #1 Lake has a gravel access road and primitive boat ramp.

Site Regulations

Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:

  • All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
  • Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit

Additional Information

Planning to eat your catch?  Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page