Franklin County · reservoir · 45 acres
Lake Benton
Lake Benton is a reservoir in Franklin 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
88°
66°
12 mph
34%
Sat
Rain
79°
69°
13 mph
47%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
15 mph
33%
↘ 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
- Lake Hamilton0.6 mi
- Marcum Branch1.0 mi
- Hamilton Branch3.3 mi
- Gun Creek3.0 mi
- Casey Fork3.2 mi
- Lake Moses3.5 mi
- Mine Number 21 Reservoir4.4 mi
- Rend Lake4.4 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.
Lake Benton fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Benton?+
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 Lake Benton?+
Lake Benton is a reservoir in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.