Jefferson County · reservoir · 45 acres
East Lake Impoundment
East Lake Impoundment is a reservoir in Jefferson 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
87°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
68°
16 mph
28%
Sat
Drizzle
77°
67°
14 mph
44%
→ 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
- Auxiliary Reservoir0.6 mi
- Waltonville Lake1.0 mi
- Buck Creek2.4 mi
- East Hurricane Creek2.6 mi
- Raw Water Reservoir3.4 mi
- Ward Branch3.2 mi
- Rayse Creek3.2 mi
- Number 2 Portal Lake3.4 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.
East Lake Impoundment fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish East Lake Impoundment?+
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 East Lake Impoundment?+
East Lake Impoundment is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.