Cook County · lake · 592 acres
Lake Calumet
Lake Calumet is a lake in Cook 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
84°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
64°
13 mph
51%
Sat
Showers
72°
68°
20 mph
87%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Dead Stick Pond0.9 mi
- Gun Club Ponds1.3 mi
- Flatfoot Lake1.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lake Cottage Grove2.8 mi
- Little Calumet River2.7 mi
- Grand Calumet River2.7 mi
- Lake Victory3.8 mi
- Wolf Lake3.2 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 Calumet fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Calumet?+
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 Calumet?+
Lake Calumet is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.