McHenry County · reservoir · 54 acres
Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills is a reservoir in McHenry 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
Rain
79°
64°
15 mph
68%
Sat
Rain
69°
63°
15 mph
77%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
58°
17 mph
29%
↘ 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
- Lake in the Hills Number 20.3 mi
- Lake Braewood2.2 mi
- Crystal Lake Outlet1.9 mi
- Vulcan Lakes2.5 mi
- Crystal Lake4.0 mi
- South Lake3.9 mi
- Lake Marian4.4 mi
- Tara Lake5.4 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 in the Hills fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake in the Hills?+
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 in the Hills?+
Lake in the Hills is a reservoir in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.