Cook County · reservoir
Lake O'Hare
Lake O'Hare is a reservoir in Cook 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
88°
62°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
13 mph
55%
Sat
Rain
70°
67°
17 mph
86%
→ 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
- Peterson Lake2.7 mi
- Willow Creek2.6 mi
- Lake Opeka3.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Axehead Lake3.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Schiller Pond2.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Murphy Lake3.9 mi
- Park Lake3.9 mi
- Forest Lake4.0 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 O'Hare fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake O'Hare?+
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 O'Hare?+
Lake O'Hare is a reservoir in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.