Clinton County · lake · 4 acres
Horstmann Lake
Horstmann Lake is a lake in Clinton 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
85°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
85°
68°
18 mph
45%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
12 mph
65%
→ 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
- Buddes Lake0.4 mi
- Twin Lakes0.6 mi
- Moody Lake1.0 mi
- Plum Creek1.2 mi
- Olges Lake1.2 mi
- Clear Lake1.5 mi
- Foppe Lake1.6 mi
- Korte Lake1.6 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.
Horstmann Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Horstmann 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 Horstmann Lake?+
Horstmann Lake is a lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.