Champaign County · reservoir · 29 acres
Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods is a reservoir in Champaign 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°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
63°
13 mph
52%
Sat
Showers
75°
68°
15 mph
93%
→ 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
- Trautman Lake1.8 mi
- Spring Lake3.1 mi
- Wildcat Slough5.7 mi
- Clear Lake7.6 mi
- Maynard Lake8.5 mi
- Hillsbury Slough10.8 mi
- Greenwood Lake10.8 mi
- Dickerson Slough11.4 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 of the Woods fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake of the Woods?+
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 of the Woods?+
Lake of the Woods is a reservoir in Champaign County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.