Henderson County · reservoir · 6 acres
Dowell Lake
Dowell Lake is a reservoir in Henderson 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
Partly cloudy
82°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
69°
15 mph
83%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
20 mph
91%
↘ 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
- Middle Creek2.1 mi
- Dixson Creek2.3 mi
- Wolf Creek2.5 mi
- Deep Run2.8 mi
- Nichols Run3.1 mi
- Norris Lake4.1 mi
- Old Tom Creek4.8 mi
- Gladstone Lake5.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Dowell Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dowell 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 Dowell Lake?+
Dowell Lake is a reservoir in Henderson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.