Willow Lake received 11,500 legal trout during the spring, and hold over trout should still be available.

The reservoir is 47 percent full and the improved boat ramp is no longer usable for larger vessels. The earthen auxiliary boat ramp near the day use area has been opened. There is no dock available. 

Fishing from shore will likely produce plenty of perch and possibly some bluegill. Fishing PowerBait off the bottom along the county road also should pick up trout.

Campgrounds at Willow Lake are closed for the season. Day use is open, and fees are collected. A yearly Jackson County Park pass are also available for $40. For more information please visit the Jackson County Parks website.

Anglers catching illegally introduced yellow perch are always encouraged to take as many of these as they want. This illegal introduction has only resulted in stunted perch and impacts to the bass and trout fishery in this lake and numerous others around the Southwest District. Anglers are reminded that using live fish as bait is prohibited. If you see someone transporting live fish from or into a waterbody, please get a photo and/or call OSP with this information.