Knox County · reservoir · 8 acres
Peterson Lake
Peterson Lake is a reservoir in Knox 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
75°
66°
15 mph
80%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
20 mph
89%
Sun
Overcast
73°
63°
16 mph
10%
↘ 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
- Manson Heights Lake0.4 mi
- Bruington Lake0.5 mi
- North Lake1.4 mi
- South Lake1.4 mi
- Lake Windsor2.3 mi
- Spoon Lake2.2 mi
- Corn Crib Lake2.1 mi
- Roundhouse Lake2.5 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.
Peterson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Peterson 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 Peterson Lake?+
Peterson Lake is a reservoir in Knox County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.