Calhoun County · lake
Black Lake
Black Lake is a lake in Calhoun 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
Showers
93°
73°
19 mph
57%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
14 mph
80%
Sun
Overcast
78°
65°
14 mph
43%
↘ 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
- Round Lake0.2 mi
- Prairie Lake0.4 mi
- Watson Lake0.4 mi
- Metz Lake0.5 mi
- Long Lake0.4 mi
- Bailey Lake0.8 mi
- Turner Branch1.1 mi
- Dixon Pond1.2 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.
Black Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black Lake?+
Black Lake is a lake in Calhoun County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.