Mason County · lake · 25 acres
Norton Lake
Norton Lake is a lake in Mason 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°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
78°
66°
15 mph
76%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
19 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
- Ellsberry Lake4.8 mi
- Prairie Creek6.3 mi
- Sugar Creek6.9 mi
- Dry Creek7.3 mi
- Crane Creek7.5 mi
- Pike Creek7.4 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Ditch9.0 mi
- McMann Lake12.9 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.
Norton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Norton 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 Norton Lake?+
Norton Lake is a lake in Mason County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.