Effingham County · reservoir · 8 acres
Shoemakers Pond
Shoemakers Pond is a reservoir in Effingham 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
Drizzle
83°
64°
15 mph
53%
Sat
Rain
74°
68°
14 mph
71%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
64°
16 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
- Altamont Reservoir1.5 mi
- Old Altamont Reservoir2.3 mi
- Brockett Creek3.1 mi
- Second Creek3.8 mi
- Limestone Creek4.9 mi
- Lily Creek4.6 mi
- Big Creek4.9 mi
- Roberts Lake6.7 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.
Shoemakers Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shoemakers Pond?+
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 Shoemakers Pond?+
Shoemakers Pond is a reservoir in Effingham County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.