McDonough County · reservoir · 2 acres
Irish Lake
Irish Lake is a reservoir in McDonough 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
85°
68°
13 mph
88%
Sat
Showers
75°
67°
20 mph
84%
Sun
Overcast
76°
62°
13 mph
10%
↘ 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
- Argyle Lake1.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Spring Creek3.1 mi
- Spring Lake5.7 mi
- Cricketwood Green Lake5.6 mi
- Blandinsville City Reservoir7.6 mi
- Killjordan Creek6.8 mi
- Colmar Lake8.5 mi
- Lake Ruth6.9 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.
Irish Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Irish 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 Irish Lake?+
Irish Lake is a reservoir in McDonough County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.