Marion County · reservoir · 8 acres
Lofton Lake
Lofton Lake is a reservoir in Marion 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
86°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
67°
13 mph
36%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
66°
14 mph
65%
→ 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
- Brubaker Creek0.4 mi
- Town Creek1.3 mi
- Hecks Lake1.5 mi
- Sportsman Lake1.8 mi
- Cartter Pond2.6 mi
- C and EI Reservoir2.5 mi
- Moose Reservoir3.5 mi
- Salem Reservoir3.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Lofton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lofton Lake?+
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 Lofton Lake?+
Lofton Lake is a reservoir in Marion County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.