McHenry County · lake · 1,744 acres
Pistakee Lake
Pistakee Lake is a lake in McHenry 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
85°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
64°
12 mph
57%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
19 mph
89%
→ 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
- Nippersink Creek1.3 mi
- Redhead Lake1.3 mi
- Brandenburg Lake1.7 mi
- Nippersink Lake1.9 mi
- Lac Louette2.0 mi
- Dunns Lake2.7 mi
- Duck Lake2.3 mi
- Manitou Creek2.3 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.
Pistakee Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pistakee 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 Pistakee Lake?+
Pistakee Lake is a lake in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.