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Frank Holten Whispering Willow Lake

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Info / St. Clair County

Family Friendly

No

Handicap Access

No

Boat Fishing

Yes - 10 hp limit

Boat Ramps

Yes

Boat Rentals

No

Camping

No

Picnicking

Yes - More Info

Skiing

No

Swimming

No

Trout Stocking

No

Zebra Mussels

Yes, read about invasive species prevention...

Location 79 acres

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Within view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, Frank Holten State Recreation Area is an ideal destination for outdoor recreation in an urban setting in East St. Louis.
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Recent Stocking History
2026 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 4000
2026 Largemouth Bass Fingerling (1 - 3") 4000
2025 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 4000
2025 Largemouth Bass Fingerling (1 - 3") 4019
2024 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 2400

Contact

Mendenhall, Olivea
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
3321 Highway 111 Granite City, IL 62040
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Office: (618) 931-4217; Work Cell: (217) 730-6968

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: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Rainbow Trout: Fall Closed Season; Spring Closed Season; 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit

Additional Information

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