Effingham County · reservoir · 21 acres
Old Altamont Reservoir
Old Altamont Reservoir is a reservoir in Effingham 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°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
65°
12 mph
34%
Sat
Showers
77°
66°
15 mph
67%
→ 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
- Shoemakers Pond2.3 mi
- Altamont Reservoir2.8 mi
- Brockett Creek5.4 mi
- Lake Sara5.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Second Creek5.7 mi
- Limestone Creek7.1 mi
- Lily Creek5.8 mi
- Cedar Creek6.5 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.
Old Altamont Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Old Altamont Reservoir?+
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 Old Altamont Reservoir?+
Old Altamont Reservoir is a reservoir in Effingham County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.