Cook County · lake · 36 acres
Beck Lake
Stocked 5× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Beck Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. 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°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
88°
65°
11 mph
55%
Sat
Showers
70°
67°
18 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 150 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 162 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 150 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 150 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 153 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Mary Anne1.3 mi
- Big Bend Lake1.6 mi
- Belleau Lake2.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Citation Lake2.7 mi
- Shagbark Lake3.1 mi
- Buffalo Creek3.1 mi
- Forest Lake4.1 mi
- Lake Shermerville4.1 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.
Beck Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Beck Lake?+
Beck Lake is stocked with Northern Pike in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Beck Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2022, stocking at Beck Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Beck 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 Beck Lake?+
Beck 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, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.