Marion County · reservoir · 523 acres
Forbes Lake
Forbes Lake is a reservoir in Marion 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
85°
63°
12 mph
41%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
13 mph
64%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
65°
15 mph
45%
↘ 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
- Forbes Lake1.1 mi
- Boston Lake1.2 mi
- Marlow Pond1.7 mi
- Lost Fork3.2 mi
- Crabapple Branch4.5 mi
- Sutton Creek3.9 mi
- Bee Branch5.2 mi
- Neffs Lake6.2 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.
Forbes Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Forbes 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 Forbes Lake?+
Forbes Lake is a reservoir in Marion County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.