Macoupin County · reservoir · 6 acres
Barths Lake
Barths Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin 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
83°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
80°
68°
13 mph
71%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
15 mph
82%
→ 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
- Bunker Hill Reservoir Number 22.3 mi
- Bunker Hill Reservoir2.3 mi
- Joyces Lake3.2 mi
- Yates Lake5.5 mi
- East Fork Sherry Creek5.6 mi
- Meshach Lake6.0 mi
- Shad Lake6.0 mi
- Shadrach6.1 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.
Barths Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Barths 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 Barths Lake?+
Barths Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.