Bond County · reservoir · 1 acres
Potthast Lake
Potthast Lake is a reservoir in Bond 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
83°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
68°
14 mph
41%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
14 mph
70%
→ 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
- Tomahawk Lake2.9 mi
- Klaus Lake4.3 mi
- Locust Fork4.1 mi
- Rayburn Lake4.1 mi
- Balls Waterhole5.5 mi
- East Fork Shoal Creek5.6 mi
- Heavenly Hills Lake6.0 mi
- Little Silver Creek6.5 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.
Potthast Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Potthast 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 Potthast Lake?+
Potthast Lake is a reservoir in Bond County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.