Jefferson County · reservoir · 92 acres
Illinois Central Reservoir
Illinois Central Reservoir is a reservoir in Jefferson 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
86°
63°
12 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
13 mph
53%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
67°
16 mph
30%
↘ 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
- Bear Creek3.6 mi
- White Feather Creek4.3 mi
- O'Daniel Lodge Lake5.8 mi
- Puncheon Creek5.4 mi
- O'Daniel Lodge Lake5.9 mi
- Rocky Branch5.9 mi
- Gregory Branch6.1 mi
- Twomile Creek6.0 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.
Illinois Central Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Illinois Central Reservoir?+
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 Illinois Central Reservoir?+
Illinois Central Reservoir is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.