Cook County · reservoir · 28 acres
Sauk Trail Lake
Sauk Trail Lake is a reservoir in Cook 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
86°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
65°
14 mph
44%
Sat
Showers
71°
68°
16 mph
89%
→ 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
- Deer Lake3.1 mi
- Pine Lake4.0 mi
- Butterfield Creek4.4 mi
- Deer Creek4.3 mi
- Richton Crossing Detention Reservoir4.0 mi
- Lake George4.1 mi
- North Creek5.6 mi
- Wampum Lake6.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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.
Sauk Trail Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sauk Trail 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 Sauk Trail Lake?+
Sauk Trail Lake is a reservoir in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.