Cook County · lake · 16 acres
Axehead Lake
Stocked 5× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Axehead Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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
87°
61°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
88°
66°
13 mph
56%
Sat
Rain
70°
67°
17 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 29,981 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 17,135 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 32,264 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 19,825 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with bluegill → · All Illinois waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Peterson Lake0.7 mi
- Murphy Lake0.6 mi
- Forest Lake0.7 mi
- Park Lake0.7 mi
- Willow Creek1.5 mi
- Shagbark Lake1.5 mi
- Belleau Lake1.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Opeka1.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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.
Axehead Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Axehead Lake?+
Axehead Lake is stocked with Bluegill and Rainbow Trout in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Axehead Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2022, stocking at Axehead Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Axehead 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 Axehead Lake?+
Axehead Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.