Cook County · lake · 18 acres
Papoose Lake
Papoose Lake is a lake in Cook 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
87°
61°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
66°
14 mph
53%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
20 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
- Horsetail Lake0.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- McGinnis Slough1.7 mi
- McGinnis Slough1.7 mi
- Joes Pond2.7 mi
- Tuma Lake2.9 mi
- Bergman Slough2.2 mi
- Saganashkee Slough2.6 mi
- Tampier Lake2.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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.
Papoose Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Papoose 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 Papoose Lake?+
Papoose Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.