McHenry County · reservoir · 19 acres
South Lake
South Lake is a reservoir in McHenry 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
81°
63°
13 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
16 mph
88%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
58°
17 mph
12%
↘ 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
- Crystal Lake1.9 mi
- Lake in the Hills3.9 mi
- Lake in the Hills Number 23.8 mi
- Vulcan Lakes3.9 mi
- Lake Braewood5.7 mi
- Eddy Lake5.7 mi
- Crystal Lake Outlet5.8 mi
- Boone Creek7.8 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.
South Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Lake?+
South Lake is a reservoir in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.