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Rives Lake
Rives Lake is a lake in Greene 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
87°
69°
16 mph
62%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
17 mph
80%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
65°
16 mph
43%
↘ 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
- Joes Creek0.5 mi
- Horseshoe Lake0.8 mi
- Hodges Creek1.9 mi
- Rubicon Creek2.6 mi
- Shady Eighty Acres Lake2.5 mi
- Bear Creek2.8 mi
- Otter Creek2.8 mi
- Coles Lake3.9 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.
Rives Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rives 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 Rives Lake?+
Rives Lake is a lake in Greene County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.