Menard County · reservoir · 22 acres
Country Lake
Country Lake is a reservoir in Menard 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
80°
67°
17 mph
71%
Sat
Rain
73°
67°
17 mph
89%
Sun
Overcast
73°
65°
15 mph
36%
↘ 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
- Rock Creek1.6 mi
- Town Branch1.8 mi
- Halls Branch2.3 mi
- Richland Creek3.6 mi
- Cilca Lake4.7 mi
- Cantrall Creek5.0 mi
- Prairie Creek5.6 mi
- Lake Petersburg6.1 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.
Country Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Country 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 Country Lake?+
Country Lake is a reservoir in Menard County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.