Macoupin County · reservoir · 40 acres
Mount Olive Lake
Mount Olive Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin 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
83°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
81°
68°
14 mph
68%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
13 mph
84%
→ 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
- Lake Ka-Ho0.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Panther Creek0.6 mi
- Spring Creek0.8 mi
- Old Mount Olive Reservoir1.4 mi
- Bear Creek1.6 mi
- Columbia Quarry Lake1.8 mi
- Lake Edward2.4 mi
- Tall Timbers Lake West3.8 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.
Mount Olive Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive Lake?+
Mount Olive Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.