Marshall County · reservoir · 8 acres
Barnes Lake
Barnes Lake is a reservoir in Marshall 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°
56°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
78°
65°
14 mph
70%
Sat
Rain
71°
66°
19 mph
92%
→ 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
- Gimlet Creek2.5 mi
- Thenius Creek2.7 mi
- Brown Run3.6 mi
- Crow Creek3.3 mi
- Goose Lake3.3 mi
- Sawyer Slough3.2 mi
- Weis Lake3.9 mi
- Wightman Lake3.2 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.
Barnes Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Barnes 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 Barnes Lake?+
Barnes Lake is a reservoir in Marshall County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.