Cook County · lake · 28 acres
Dead Stick Pond
Dead Stick Pond is a lake in Cook 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°
65°
13 mph
50%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
20 mph
87%
Sun
Showers
72°
67°
19 mph
48%
↘ 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
- Gun Club Ponds0.5 mi
- Lake Calumet0.9 mi
- Flatfoot Lake1.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Grand Calumet River1.9 mi
- Little Calumet River1.9 mi
- Lake Cottage Grove2.5 mi
- Wolf Lake2.4 mi
- Powder Horn Lake2.9 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.
Dead Stick Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead Stick Pond?+
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 Dead Stick Pond?+
Dead Stick Pond is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.