Cook County · lake · 32 acres
Lake Cottage Grove
Lake Cottage Grove 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
86°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
65°
12 mph
50%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
17 mph
88%
→ 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
- Lake Victory1.0 mi
- Flatfoot Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Grand Calumet River2.1 mi
- Little Calumet River2.1 mi
- Lake Calumet2.8 mi
- Dead Stick Pond2.5 mi
- Gun Club Ponds2.9 mi
- Swets Lake3.4 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 Cottage Grove fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Cottage Grove?+
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 Cottage Grove?+
Lake Cottage Grove is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.