Shelby County · lake · 11 acres · seasonal
Askins Lake
Askins Lake is a lake in Shelby 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
85°
63°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
65°
13 mph
46%
Sat
Drizzle
77°
67°
14 mph
68%
→ 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
- Howe Creek2.1 mi
- Richland Creek2.4 mi
- Brush Creek3.0 mi
- Jordan Creek3.6 mi
- Fanny Branch5.3 mi
- Robinson Creek5.9 mi
- Polecat Creek6.1 mi
- Opossum Creek7.5 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.
Askins Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Askins Lake?+
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 Askins Lake?+
Askins Lake is a lake in Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.