Shelby County · reservoir · 8 acres
Boy Scout Lake
Boy Scout Lake is a reservoir in Shelby 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
83°
64°
13 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
15 mph
73%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
16 mph
63%
↘ 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
- Coal Creek1.8 mi
- Matney Branch3.2 mi
- Lake Pana3.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Paragon Lake3.8 mi
- Opossum Creek4.5 mi
- Little Creek8.9 mi
- Otter Branch9.6 mi
- Elliott Creek9.6 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.
Boy Scout Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout Lake?+
Boy Scout Lake is a reservoir in Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.