Clinton County · lake · 4 acres · seasonal
Cow Lake
Cow Lake is a lake in Clinton 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
84°
66°
11 mph
44%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
14 mph
58%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
66°
15 mph
58%
↘ 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
- Long Lake0.7 mi
- Crooked Creek1.0 mi
- Grassy Lake (historical)0.8 mi
- Turkey Lake1.3 mi
- Little Crooked Creek1.6 mi
- Goose Lake2.0 mi
- Big Flat Lake2.0 mi
- Savage Lake2.3 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.
Cow Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cow 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 Cow Lake?+
Cow Lake is a lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.