Mercer County · reservoir · 30 acres
Karl Lake
Karl Lake is a reservoir in Mercer 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
Partly cloudy
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
75°
67°
18 mph
83%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
65°
21 mph
93%
↘ 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
- Renee Lake0.7 mi
- Frye Lake1.1 mi
- Parker Run3.5 mi
- Camp Creek3.6 mi
- Oakwood Country Club Lake4.3 mi
- Lake of the Hills3.4 mi
- Coal Creek6.1 mi
- Mud Creek5.7 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.
Karl Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Karl 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 Karl Lake?+
Karl Lake is a reservoir in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.