Marion County · reservoir · 19 acres
Hecks Lake
Hecks Lake is a reservoir in Marion 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
84°
65°
13 mph
45%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
66°
13 mph
65%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
66°
16 mph
45%
↘ 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
- Town Creek0.5 mi
- Sportsman Lake0.5 mi
- Lofton Lake1.5 mi
- Brubaker Creek1.8 mi
- Cartter Pond2.1 mi
- Vermilion Creek2.1 mi
- C and EI Reservoir3.1 mi
- Salem Reservoir4.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Hecks Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hecks 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 Hecks Lake?+
Hecks Lake is a reservoir in Marion County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.