Morgan County · reservoir
Lake Jacksonville
Lake Jacksonville is a reservoir in Morgan 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
83°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
80°
69°
16 mph
78%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
67°
17 mph
85%
→ 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 Jacksonville0.9 mi
- Morgan Lake2.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Mauvaise Terre Lake2.8 mi
- Dick Woods Branch3.6 mi
- Murrayville Woodson Lake4.0 mi
- Henry Creek4.3 mi
- Rowe Lake3.9 mi
- North Fork Mauvaise Terre Creek5.2 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 Jacksonville fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Jacksonville?+
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 Jacksonville?+
Lake Jacksonville is a reservoir in Morgan County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.