Franklin County · reservoir · 9 acres
Buckner Reservoir
Buckner Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin 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
Fog
85°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
67°
10 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
12 mph
46%
→ 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
- Buckner Pond0.5 mi
- Andy Creek1.2 mi
- Beaver Lake3.1 mi
- Zeigler Reservoir3.8 mi
- Zeigler City Lake3.9 mi
- Middle Fork Big Muddy River4.2 mi
- Green River4.2 mi
- Christopher Reservoir3.7 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.
Buckner Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buckner Reservoir?+
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 Buckner Reservoir?+
Buckner Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.