Madison County · reservoir
Pool 26
Pool 26 is a reservoir in Madison 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
Showers
82°
69°
13 mph
66%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
15 mph
79%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
15 mph
56%
↘ 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
- Alton Lake0.5 mi
- Alton Slough1.7 mi
- Shields Branch1.7 mi
- Brick House Slough1.8 mi
- Spatterdock Lake2.6 mi
- Alton-Woodriver Sportsmens Reservoir3.3 mi
- Coal Branch3.4 mi
- Coldwater Creek4.1 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 26 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pool 26?+
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 26?+
Pool 26 is a reservoir in Madison County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.