Shelby County · bay
Buoy Cove
Buoy Cove is a bay 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
Overcast
83°
62°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
12 mph
44%
Sat
Showers
79°
67°
13 mph
66%
→ 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
- Coon Creek1.8 mi
- Lake Louise2.3 mi
- Opossum Creek3.3 mi
- Langley Pond3.4 mi
- Bass Lake3.9 mi
- Sand Creek3.8 mi
- Lick Creek4.9 mi
- Swafford Branch5.2 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.
Buoy Cove fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buoy Cove?+
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 Buoy Cove?+
Buoy Cove is a bay in Shelby County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.