Boone County · reservoir · 184 acres
Candlewick Lake
Candlewick Lake is a reservoir in Boone 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
84°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
82°
62°
15 mph
60%
Sat
Rain
69°
65°
19 mph
80%
→ 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
- County Lake0.9 mi
- Meander Creek3.8 mi
- Piscasaw Creek6.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Pierce Lake5.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Beaver Creek7.4 mi
- Coon Creek7.8 mi
- Mosquito Creek8.7 mi
- Spring Lake7.8 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.
Candlewick Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Candlewick 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 Candlewick Lake?+
Candlewick Lake is a reservoir in Boone County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.