Clinton County · lake · 27 acres
Big Forked Lake
Big Forked Lake is a lake in Clinton 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
Rain
85°
67°
12 mph
46%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
14 mph
61%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
15 mph
57%
↘ 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
- Wildcat Lake0.2 mi
- Little Flat Lake0.5 mi
- Horseshoe Lake0.6 mi
- RC Kremmers Lake1.2 mi
- Round Lake1.1 mi
- Big Flat Lake1.8 mi
- Wilkins Lake1.9 mi
- Grass Lake1.9 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.
Big Forked Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Forked 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 Big Forked Lake?+
Big Forked Lake is a lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.