Jo Daviess County · reservoir · 207 acres
Galena Lake
Galena Lake is a reservoir in Jo Daviess 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
87°
61°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
74°
67°
16 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
77°
63°
20 mph
76%
↘ 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
- East Fork Galena River3.9 mi
- Hughlett Branch4.3 mi
- Long Hollow Creek6.1 mi
- Smallpox Creek6.0 mi
- Spratts Lake5.8 mi
- Wise Lake6.8 mi
- Kelsey Branch7.6 mi
- Galena River5.9 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.
Galena Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Galena 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 Galena Lake?+
Galena Lake is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.