Crawford County · reservoir · 55 acres
Brooks Lake
Brooks Lake is a reservoir in Crawford 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
85°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
67°
13 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
16 mph
64%
→ 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 Lake3.0 mi
- Allen Lake4.1 mi
- Painter Fork4.1 mi
- Bennett Creek4.6 mi
- Grassy Creek5.8 mi
- Burcham Pond6.6 mi
- Newlin Lake7.2 mi
- Honey Creek7.3 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.
Brooks Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Brooks 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 Brooks Lake?+
Brooks Lake is a reservoir in Crawford County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.