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South Lagoon
South Lagoon 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
Rain
83°
65°
13 mph
58%
Sat
Showers
71°
68°
24 mph
85%
Sun
Showers
71°
67°
23 mph
46%
↘ 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
- East Lagoon0.6 mi
- West Lagoon0.6 mi
- Calumet River4.0 mi
- Lake Calumet7.0 mi
- Gun Club Ponds7.4 mi
- Dead Stick Pond7.5 mi
- South Branch Chicago River6.4 mi
- Wolf Lake7.9 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
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.
South Lagoon fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Lagoon?+
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 South Lagoon?+
South Lagoon is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.