Effingham County · reservoir · 42 acres
Altamont Reservoir
Altamont Reservoir is a reservoir in Effingham County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
65°
12 mph
32%
Sat
Showers
76°
66°
13 mph
63%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Shoemakers Pond1.5 mi
- Old Altamont Reservoir2.8 mi
- Brockett Creek3.8 mi
- Limestone Creek4.7 mi
- Roberts Lake5.5 mi
- Second Creek4.9 mi
- Big Creek5.7 mi
- Lily Creek6.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Altamont Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Altamont Reservoir?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Altamont Reservoir?+
Altamont Reservoir is a reservoir in Effingham County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.