Adams County · reservoir · 22 acres
Lake Clayton
Lake Clayton is a reservoir in Adams 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°
62°
8 mph
1%
Fri
Showers
86°
71°
16 mph
70%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
66°
20 mph
72%
↘ 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
- Purpus Creek7.0 mi
- Harrell Lake North5.8 mi
- Wells Fork7.1 mi
- Walnut Fork7.5 mi
- Curl Creek7.1 mi
- Fisher Branch7.5 mi
- Harrell Lake South6.4 mi
- Coal Creek8.3 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 Clayton fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Clayton?+
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 Clayton?+
Lake Clayton is a reservoir in Adams County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.