Madison County · reservoir · 21 acres
Big Four Reservoir
Big Four Reservoir is a reservoir in Madison 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
79°
68°
13 mph
53%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
14 mph
81%
→ 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
- Mount Olive Staunton Coal Company Reservoir1.2 mi
- Staunton Coal Company Reservoir3.8 mi
- Mine Number 7 Reservoir3.8 mi
- Heeren Pond4.1 mi
- Tall Timbers Lake East4.8 mi
- Tall Timbers Lake West5.0 mi
- Staunton Reservoir5.0 mi
- East Creek5.0 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 Four Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Four Reservoir?+
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 Four Reservoir?+
Big Four Reservoir is a reservoir in Madison County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.