Macon County · lake · 2 acres
Shady Lake
Shady Lake is a lake in Macon 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
84°
60°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
82°
65°
14 mph
56%
Sat
Showers
77°
68°
16 mph
85%
→ 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
- Stevens Creek0.4 mi
- Lake Tokorozawa1.1 mi
- Ward Branch1.7 mi
- Spring Creek2.4 mi
- Smiths Branch2.8 mi
- Sand Creek4.4 mi
- A E Staley Cooling Lake4.8 mi
- Lake Decatur6.0 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.
Shady Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shady 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 Shady Lake?+
Shady Lake is a lake in Macon County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.