Pike County · lake · 3 acres
Jack Ellis Lake
Jack Ellis Lake is a lake in Pike 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
Showers
85°
69°
16 mph
65%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
18 mph
79%
Sun
Overcast
78°
65°
15 mph
25%
↘ 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
- Walnut Creek0.6 mi
- Blue Creek1.0 mi
- Ferry Lake1.5 mi
- Slim Lake (historical)2.3 mi
- Burr Lake (historical)2.5 mi
- Little Blue Creek3.2 mi
- Needsmore Creek3.7 mi
- Plum Creek3.1 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.
Jack Ellis Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Jack Ellis 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 Jack Ellis Lake?+
Jack Ellis Lake is a lake in Pike County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.