Montgomery County · reservoir · 1 acres
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake is a reservoir in Montgomery 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
Rain
81°
63°
13 mph
61%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
16 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
16 mph
64%
↘ 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
- Brush Creek1.6 mi
- Wayne Helen Lake1.4 mi
- Litchfield Lake1.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Long Branch2.5 mi
- Lake Glenn Shoals4.2 mi
- Shoal Creek Watershed Impoundment Reservoir4.6 mi
- Lake Lou Yaeger4.6 mi
- Walton Lake3.8 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.
Chautauqua Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua Lake?+
Chautauqua Lake is a reservoir in Montgomery County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.