Cook County · lake · 7 acres
Shagbark Lake
Shagbark Lake is a lake 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
87°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
65°
11 mph
56%
Sat
Rain
71°
67°
17 mph
86%
→ 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
- Belleau Lake0.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Forest Lake1.3 mi
- Big Bend Lake1.6 mi
- Axehead Lake1.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Murphy Lake1.4 mi
- Lake Opeka1.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Park Lake1.6 mi
- Lake Mary Anne2.0 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.
Shagbark Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shagbark 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 Shagbark Lake?+
Shagbark Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.