De Witt County · lake · 5 acres
Banta Lakes
Banta Lakes is a lake in De Witt 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°
59°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
65°
13 mph
54%
Sat
Showers
76°
67°
18 mph
90%
→ 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
- Coon Creek1.4 mi
- Little Galilee Lake1.9 mi
- Gibson Lakes3.5 mi
- Tenmile Creek3.7 mi
- Weldon Springs Lake3.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- North Fork Salt Creek6.4 mi
- Lake Urich8.0 mi
- Lake Shinneman8.6 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.
Banta Lakes fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Banta Lakes?+
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 Banta Lakes?+
Banta Lakes is a lake in De Witt County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.