Jersey County · reservoir
Carlson Lake
Carlson Lake is a reservoir in Jersey 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
Showers
87°
71°
15 mph
58%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
16 mph
80%
Sun
Overcast
75°
65°
16 mph
57%
↘ 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
- Jones Pond1.0 mi
- Lake Piasa2.1 mi
- Gotter Pond2.2 mi
- Crystal Lake3.1 mi
- Craig Lake3.0 mi
- Thunderbird Lake2.7 mi
- Little Piasa Creek3.6 mi
- South Branch Little Piasa Creek4.1 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.
Carlson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carlson 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 Carlson Lake?+
Carlson Lake is a reservoir in Jersey County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.