Morgan County · reservoir
De Frates-Shaeffer Lake
De Frates-Shaeffer Lake is a reservoir in Morgan 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°
61°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
70°
14 mph
69%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
19 mph
80%
→ 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
- Middle Fork McKee Creek2.2 mi
- Leineke Branch3.9 mi
- Sleight Pond4.0 mi
- Boss Wilson Pond (historical)4.8 mi
- Hambaugh-Martin Number 1 Reservoir4.9 mi
- South Fork McKee Creek4.3 mi
- Dixon Pond5.0 mi
- Hambaugh-Martin Number Two Reservoir5.4 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.
De Frates-Shaeffer Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish De Frates-Shaeffer 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 De Frates-Shaeffer Lake?+
De Frates-Shaeffer Lake is a reservoir in Morgan County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.