Boone County · lake · 11 acres
County Lake
County Lake is a lake in Boone 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
85°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
77°
62°
14 mph
63%
Sat
Rain
69°
65°
19 mph
80%
↘ 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
- Candlewick Lake0.9 mi
- Meander Creek3.1 mi
- Piscasaw Creek5.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Beaver Creek6.6 mi
- Coon Creek7.0 mi
- Pierce Lake5.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Mosquito Creek7.8 mi
- Mud Creek8.1 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.
County Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish County 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 County Lake?+
County Lake is a lake in Boone County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.