Bureau County · reservoir · 5 acres
Newton Lake
Newton Lake is a reservoir in Bureau 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
84°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
73°
64°
15 mph
72%
Sat
Rain
72°
65°
22 mph
87%
→ 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
- Newton-Hager Lake0.5 mi
- Scholes Branch2.5 mi
- Clover Leaf Ranch Lake3.8 mi
- Maupin Lake3.6 mi
- Menno-Haven Lake6.8 mi
- Lake Thunderbird5.4 mi
- Twin Faun Lake7.2 mi
- Rocky Run8.0 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.
Newton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Newton 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 Newton Lake?+
Newton Lake is a reservoir in Bureau County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.