Johnson County · reservoir
Gould Lake
Gould Lake is a reservoir in Johnson 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
86°
67°
8 mph
26%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
12 mph
44%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
12 mph
36%
↘ 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
- Gould Lake0.2 mi
- Grasshoppers Creek1.4 mi
- Dutchman Lake1.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Blue Branch2.0 mi
- Little Cache Number One Reservoir3.9 mi
- Ferne Clyffe Lake4.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Buck Branch3.9 mi
- Little Cache Number Five Reservoir3.9 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.
Gould Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gould 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 Gould Lake?+
Gould Lake is a reservoir in Johnson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.