Knox County · reservoir · 4 acres
Purington Lakes
Purington Lakes 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
76°
67°
16 mph
85%
Sat
Rain
72°
64°
20 mph
64%
Sun
Overcast
72°
63°
15 mph
9%
↘ 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
- Gale Lake0.7 mi
- Glenwood Lake1.1 mi
- Rice Lake1.1 mi
- Lake Bracken6.3 mi
- Middle Creek5.3 mi
- Shebb Oaks Lake5.9 mi
- Lake Storey5.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- North Creek6.3 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.
Purington Lakes fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Purington Lakes?+
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 Purington Lakes?+
Purington Lakes is a reservoir in Knox County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.