Cook County · lake
McGinnis Slough
McGinnis Slough is a lake 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
Partly cloudy
87°
61°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
66°
14 mph
57%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
20 mph
88%
→ 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
- McGinnis Slough0.0 mi
- Papoose Lake1.7 mi
- Horsetail Lake2.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Tampier Lake1.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Tampier Slough2.3 mi
- Bergman Slough2.8 mi
- Saganashkee Slough3.9 mi
- Holy Family Villa Lake3.4 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.
McGinnis Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McGinnis Slough?+
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 McGinnis Slough?+
McGinnis Slough is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.