McLean County · reservoir · 155 acres
Dawson Lake
Dawson Lake is a reservoir in McLean 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
83°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
65°
16 mph
58%
Sat
Showers
74°
67°
17 mph
91%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Dawson Lake0.4 mi
- West Fork Salt Creek6.6 mi
- Clyde Vance Lake9.0 mi
- Brian Lake7.3 mi
- Henline Creek12.3 mi
- Crooked Creek13.1 mi
- Little Kickapoo Creek10.2 mi
- Trenkle Slough13.0 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.
Dawson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dawson 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 Dawson Lake?+
Dawson Lake is a reservoir in McLean County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.