Hancock County · reservoir
Carthage Lake Number 1
Carthage Lake Number 1 is a reservoir in Hancock 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
Partly cloudy
84°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
76°
67°
14 mph
73%
Sat
Rain
73°
66°
20 mph
84%
→ 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
- Slug Run1.9 mi
- Road Fill Lake4.3 mi
- Slug Run Lake4.7 mi
- Rattlesnake Branch3.6 mi
- Sludge Pond Number 1-3A4.9 mi
- Wheaton Lake (historical)5.5 mi
- Evelen Lake5.2 mi
- Big Creek5.1 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.
Carthage Lake Number 1 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carthage Lake Number 1?+
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 Carthage Lake Number 1?+
Carthage Lake Number 1 is a reservoir in Hancock County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.