Clay County · reservoir · 29 acres
Patterson Lake
Patterson Lake is a reservoir in Clay 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
Rain
84°
63°
11 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
76°
66°
15 mph
58%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
67°
15 mph
53%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- McArthur Lake2.0 mi
- Ging Lake3.2 mi
- Limestone Creek7.3 mi
- Roberts Lake7.2 mi
- Lucas Creek7.1 mi
- Coon Creek7.8 mi
- Dismal Creek7.9 mi
- Fulfer Creek9.2 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.
Patterson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Patterson 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 Patterson Lake?+
Patterson Lake is a reservoir in Clay County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.