Williamson County · reservoir · 36 acres
Fresh Water Lake
Fresh Water Lake is a reservoir in Williamson 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
Fog
85°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
68°
10 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
13 mph
38%
→ 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
- Johnston City Lake0.6 mi
- Lake Number 51.8 mi
- Sweet Lake2.6 mi
- Johnston City Sewage Lagoon3.1 mi
- Little Crab Orchard Creek4.1 mi
- Buckley Creek4.1 mi
- Caplinger Pond6.9 mi
- Bear Creek5.7 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.
Fresh Water Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fresh Water 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 Fresh Water Lake?+
Fresh Water Lake is a reservoir in Williamson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.