Lake County · lake · 73 acres
Hastings Lake
Stocked 5× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Hastings Lake is a lake in Lake County, Illinois, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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°
60°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
11 mph
61%
Sat
Rain
70°
66°
18 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 355 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 309 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 300 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 292 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 297 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Linden0.6 mi
- Waterford Lake0.7 mi
- Crooked Lake0.7 mi
- Lake Potomac0.8 mi
- Hendrick Lake0.9 mi
- Sand Lake1.1 mi
- Slough Lake1.6 mi
- White Lake1.9 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.
Hastings Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hastings Lake?+
Hastings Lake is stocked with Northern Pike in Lake County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hastings Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2022, stocking at Hastings Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hastings 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 Hastings Lake?+
Hastings Lake is a lake in Lake County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.