Cass County · lake · 1 acres
Friend Lake
Friend Lake is a lake in Cass 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
84°
67°
16 mph
71%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
17 mph
87%
Sun
Overcast
76°
65°
15 mph
29%
↘ 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
- Bens Lake1.7 mi
- Longs Lake1.9 mi
- Wily Wake1.9 mi
- Leeper Lake1.6 mi
- Prairie Lake1.8 mi
- Mud Slough2.2 mi
- Middle Creek2.0 mi
- Big Lake2.0 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.
Friend Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Friend 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 Friend Lake?+
Friend Lake is a lake in Cass County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.