Calhoun County · lake
Bailey Lake
Bailey Lake is a lake in Calhoun 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
Showers
86°
73°
12 mph
62%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
15 mph
78%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
65°
16 mph
38%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Metz Lake0.3 mi
- Black Lake0.8 mi
- Round Lake0.9 mi
- Long Lake1.1 mi
- Watson Lake1.1 mi
- Prairie Lake1.2 mi
- Bates Slough1.3 mi
- Burns Pond1.5 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.
Bailey Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bailey 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 Bailey Lake?+
Bailey Lake is a lake in Calhoun County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.