Will County · reservoir · 13 acres
Big Shadow Lake
Big Shadow Lake is a reservoir in Will 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
84°
56°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
63°
14 mph
53%
Sat
Showers
72°
68°
22 mph
86%
→ 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
- Third Shadow Lake0.1 mi
- Little Shadow Lake0.3 mi
- Dinosaur Lake0.5 mi
- Hawk Lake1.0 mi
- Milliken Lake3.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Forked Creek3.1 mi
- Prairie Creek3.8 mi
- Jordan Creek3.9 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 Shadow Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Shadow 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 Shadow Lake?+
Big Shadow Lake is a reservoir in Will County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.