Lake County · reservoir · 32 acres
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake is a reservoir in Lake 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
86°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
81°
64°
11 mph
59%
Sat
Rain
71°
66°
16 mph
86%
→ 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
- Countryside Lake0.8 mi
- Bresen Lake1.0 mi
- Countryside Lake0.9 mi
- Lake Germaine1.6 mi
- Lake Naomi1.7 mi
- Forest Lake2.1 mi
- Leo Lake1.8 mi
- Diamond Lake2.1 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.
Sylvan Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sylvan 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 Sylvan Lake?+
Sylvan Lake is a reservoir in Lake County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.