Macoupin County · reservoir · 123 acres
Sunset Lake
Sunset Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin 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
Partly cloudy
84°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
69°
16 mph
73%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
15 mph
84%
→ 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
- Girard Sunset Lake0.3 mi
- Whites Pond2.8 mi
- Otter Lake3.6 mi
- East Fork Otter Creek4.0 mi
- West Fork Otter Creek4.0 mi
- Lake Greenwood5.2 mi
- Virden Recreation Club Lake6.4 mi
- Palmyra-Modesto City Lake5.8 mistocked Jan 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.
Sunset Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sunset 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 Sunset Lake?+
Sunset Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.