DeKalb County · reservoir · 9 acres
Buck Lake
Buck Lake is a reservoir in DeKalb 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°
16 mph
66%
Sat
Drizzle
72°
66°
19 mph
90%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
60°
16 mph
11%
↘ 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
- Parris Lake0.8 mi
- Sononauk Lake (historical)1.6 mi
- Lake Holiday2.2 mi
- Milhurst Lake5.3 mi
- Clear Creek6.3 mi
- Roods Creek7.2 mi
- Hollenback Creek5.8 mi
- Somonauk Creek7.6 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.
Buck Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buck 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 Buck Lake?+
Buck Lake is a reservoir in DeKalb County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.