Knox County · reservoir · 9 acres
Gale Lake
Gale Lake is a reservoir in Knox 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
Overcast
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
75°
67°
16 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
72°
65°
20 mph
90%
↘ 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
- Glenwood Lake0.4 mi
- Rice Lake0.6 mi
- Purington Lakes0.7 mi
- Lake Bracken6.0 mi
- Lake Storey5.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Shebb Oaks Lake6.4 mi
- Middle Creek5.9 mi
- North Creek6.9 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.
Gale Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gale 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 Gale Lake?+
Gale Lake is a reservoir in Knox County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.