Jefferson County · reservoir · 88 acres
Raw Water Reservoir
Raw Water Reservoir is a reservoir in Jefferson 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
87°
67°
13 mph
36%
Sat
Rain
79°
68°
15 mph
53%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
66°
14 mph
36%
↘ 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
- Ward Branch1.5 mi
- East Hurricane Creek2.6 mi
- Auxiliary Reservoir3.2 mi
- East Lake Impoundment3.4 mi
- Buck Creek3.3 mi
- Waltonville Lake4.2 mi
- Sesser Lake5.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Rayse Creek5.4 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.
Raw Water Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Raw Water Reservoir?+
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 Raw Water Reservoir?+
Raw Water Reservoir is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.