Henderson County · bay
Benton Bay
Benton Bay is a bay in Henderson 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
81°
59°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
69°
15 mph
85%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
18 mph
91%
↘ 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
- Burnt Pocket2.3 mi
- Gun Chute2.3 mi
- Huron Chute2.8 mi
- Spring Slough3.3 mi
- Twin Ponds3.5 mi
- Ray Lake2.8 mi
- Heaton Lake3.6 mi
- Smith Creek4.5 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.
Benton Bay fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Benton Bay?+
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 Benton Bay?+
Benton Bay is a bay in Henderson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.