Wayne County · lake · 6 acres
Hay Pond
Hay Pond is a lake in Wayne 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°
63°
11 mph
21%
Sat
Rain
79°
69°
13 mph
51%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
13 mph
32%
↘ 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
- Little Pond Creek0.7 mi
- Old River Pond0.8 mi
- Pond Creek0.8 mi
- Briar Branch2.0 mi
- Horseshoe Pond2.3 mi
- Half Moon Pond2.7 mi
- King Creek3.2 mi
- Big Creek2.9 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.
Hay Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hay Pond?+
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 Hay Pond?+
Hay Pond is a lake in Wayne County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.