Will County · reservoir · 31 acres
Hawk Lake
Hawk Lake is a reservoir in Will 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
Rain
83°
63°
14 mph
57%
Sat
Showers
72°
68°
22 mph
86%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
62°
18 mph
40%
↘ 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
- Dinosaur Lake0.8 mi
- Third Shadow Lake0.9 mi
- Big Shadow Lake1.0 mi
- Little Shadow Lake1.2 mi
- Forked Creek3.9 mi
- Milliken Lake4.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond4.8 mi
- Prairie Creek4.8 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.
Hawk Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hawk 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 Hawk Lake?+
Hawk Lake is a reservoir in Will County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.