McDonough County · reservoir · 5 acres
Lake Michale
Lake Michale is a reservoir in McDonough 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
82°
59°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
66°
14 mph
71%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
20 mph
84%
→ 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
- Patrick Lake1.9 mi
- Lake Ruth2.4 mi
- Cricketwood Green Lake3.4 mi
- Killjordan Creek5.0 mi
- Town Fork7.0 mi
- Spring Lake6.4 mi
- Spring Creek5.8 mi
- Drowning Fork6.9 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 Michale fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Michale?+
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 Michale?+
Lake Michale is a reservoir in McDonough County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.