Peoria County · reservoir · 5 acres
Smith Lake
Smith Lake is a reservoir in Peoria 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
83°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
73°
66°
13 mph
75%
Sat
Drizzle
72°
66°
20 mph
90%
→ 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
- Staab Pond1.7 mi
- Lake of the Woods3.1 mi
- Arrowhead Country Club Lake3.6 mi
- Dickison Run4.1 mi
- Santa Fe Lake4.3 mi
- Blue Creek4.6 mi
- Henry Creek4.9 mi
- Hallock Creek4.9 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.
Smith Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smith 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 Smith Lake?+
Smith Lake is a reservoir in Peoria County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.