Calhoun County · lake · 13 acres
Hamilton Lake
Hamilton Lake is a lake in Calhoun 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
88°
66°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
86°
72°
14 mph
66%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
16 mph
79%
→ 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
- Dark Chute0.3 mi
- Macoupin Creek0.6 mi
- Cole Creek2.1 mi
- Horse Shoe Lake2.4 mi
- Michael Creek3.5 mi
- Lamey Pond4.6 mi
- Byrd Pond4.8 mi
- Middle Slough4.9 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.
Hamilton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hamilton 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 Hamilton Lake?+
Hamilton Lake is a lake in Calhoun County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.