Mercer County · reservoir
Pool 17
Pool 17 is a reservoir in Mercer 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
81°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
81°
68°
14 mph
83%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
66°
20 mph
90%
↘ 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
- Heiser Slough0.9 mi
- Half Moon Slough1.3 mi
- Beaver Pond1.4 mi
- Mill Pond1.3 mi
- Beebe Pond1.2 mi
- Big Goose Pond1.4 mi
- Mallard Pond1.8 mi
- Lake Odesa1.5 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.
Pool 17 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pool 17?+
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 Pool 17?+
Pool 17 is a reservoir in Mercer County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.