Madison County · reservoir · 15 acres
Lake Hillcrest
Lake Hillcrest is a reservoir in Madison 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
Showers
87°
70°
14 mph
57%
Sat
Drizzle
77°
66°
15 mph
76%
Sun
Overcast
76°
65°
16 mph
53%
↘ 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
- Lakewood Subdivision Number 2 Lake1.8 mi
- Burdick Branch2.2 mi
- Judys Branch2.2 mi
- Marysville Fishing Club Lake2.8 mi
- McDonough Lake3.4 mi
- Tower Lake3.6 mi
- Leclaire Lake4.1 mi
- Pine 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 Hillcrest fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Hillcrest?+
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 Hillcrest?+
Lake Hillcrest is a reservoir in Madison County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.