Cook County · lake · 18 acres
Flatfoot Lake
Stocked 3× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Flatfoot Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill, Bluegill x Green Sunfish and Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
64°
13 mph
54%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
20 mph
87%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill x Green Sunfish | 3,120 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 14,098 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with bluegill → · All Illinois waters with bluegill x green sunfish →
Nearby waters
- Lake Cottage Grove1.2 mi
- Dead Stick Pond1.5 mi
- Little Calumet River1.3 mi
- Grand Calumet River1.3 mi
- Lake Calumet1.9 mi
- Gun Club Ponds1.7 mi
- Lake Victory2.2 mi
- Powder Horn Lake2.8 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.
Flatfoot Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Flatfoot Lake?+
Flatfoot Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Bluegill x Green Sunfish and Channel Catfish in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Flatfoot 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 Flatfoot Lake?+
Flatfoot Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.