Cook County · reservoir · 426 acres
South Pool
South Pool is a reservoir 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
Drizzle
80°
65°
17 mph
60%
Sat
Rain
71°
67°
16 mph
86%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
64°
14 mph
37%
↘ 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
- Busse Lake0.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- West Branch Salt Creek0.3 mi
- North Pool0.6 mi
- Busse Woods Reservoir0.9 mi
- Lake Cosman1.1 mi
- Spring Brook3.9 mi
- Kingsport Lake3.4 mi
- Meacham Creek4.4 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 Pool fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Pool?+
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 Pool?+
South Pool is a reservoir in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.