Jackson County · reservoir · 1,615 acres
Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a reservoir in Jackson 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
88°
68°
9 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
12 mph
46%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
66°
12 mph
41%
↘ 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
- Topping Creek1.4 mi
- Poplar Camp Creek1.7 mi
- Mill Creek2.3 mi
- Sugar Creek3.4 mi
- Cave Creek3.4 mi
- Alto Pass Reservoir4.3 mi
- Bear Creek4.0 mi
- Carbondale Reservoir5.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Cedar Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cedar 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 Cedar Lake?+
Cedar Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.