Richland County · reservoir · 127 acres
Olney Lake
Olney Lake is a reservoir in Richland 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°
65°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
67°
11 mph
30%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
67°
15 mph
57%
→ 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
- M D Borah Lake0.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Webber Lake0.7 mi
- East Fork Lake1.4 mi
- East Fork Lake1.4 mi
- Vernor Lake2.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Long Branch2.4 mi
- Camp Branch2.7 mi
- East Fork Fox River2.7 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.
Olney Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Olney 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 Olney Lake?+
Olney Lake is a reservoir in Richland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.