Bureau County · reservoir · 15 acres
Bolton Lakes
Bolton Lakes is a reservoir in Bureau 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
86°
57°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
77°
66°
16 mph
71%
Sat
Rain
72°
66°
20 mph
85%
→ 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
- West Bureau Creek0.8 mi
- Rocky Run2.5 mi
- Twin Faun Lake3.2 mi
- Epperson Run3.1 mi
- Pond Creek2.9 mi
- Menno-Haven Lake3.9 mi
- Harmon Pond3.6 mi
- Clover Leaf Ranch Lake6.4 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.
Bolton Lakes fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bolton Lakes?+
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 Bolton Lakes?+
Bolton Lakes is a reservoir in Bureau County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.