Franklin County · reservoir · 33 acres
Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton 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
Partly cloudy
86°
65°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
68°
12 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
13 mph
47%
→ 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 Benton0.6 mi
- Marcum Branch1.2 mi
- Lake Moses2.9 mi
- Hamilton Branch3.4 mi
- Gun Creek3.6 mi
- Casey Fork3.8 mi
- Rend Lake5.0 mi
- Mine Number 21 Reservoir5.0 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 Hamilton fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Hamilton?+
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 Hamilton?+
Lake Hamilton is a reservoir in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.