Clinton County · lake · 5 acres
Muskrat Lake
Muskrat Lake is a lake in Clinton 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
Showers
85°
67°
11 mph
44%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
15 mph
67%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
65°
16 mph
57%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Benson Slough0.3 mi
- Temmes Pond0.4 mi
- Sugar Creek0.4 mi
- Halfmoon Lake0.8 mi
- Long Lake0.9 mi
- Hospital Lake0.9 mi
- Broeckling Lake1.3 mi
- Little Cooper Lake2.0 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.
Muskrat Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Muskrat 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 Muskrat Lake?+
Muskrat Lake is a lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.