Williamson County · reservoir · 27 acres
Lake Number 5
Lake Number 5 is a reservoir in Williamson 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
Fog
86°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
68°
10 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
13 mph
42%
→ 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
- Sweet Lake0.9 mi
- Fresh Water Lake1.8 mi
- Johnston City Lake2.3 mi
- Johnston City Sewage Lagoon2.4 mi
- Little Crab Orchard Creek5.7 mi
- Buckley Creek5.7 mi
- Bear Creek4.6 mi
- Tilley Creek6.5 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 Number 5 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Number 5?+
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 Number 5?+
Lake Number 5 is a reservoir in Williamson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.