Jackson County · lake · 13 acres
Turkey Bayou
Turkey Bayou is a lake in Jackson 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
87°
68°
11 mph
26%
Sat
Rain
80°
69°
11 mph
57%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
66°
14 mph
33%
↘ 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
- Cedar Creek1.0 mi
- Shoal Creek1.9 mi
- Worthen Bayou2.1 mi
- Kinkaid Creek4.6 mi
- Bear Creek4.0 mi
- Cave Creek4.5 mi
- Sugar Creek4.8 mi
- Jones Quarry Creek5.7 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.
Turkey Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Turkey Bayou?+
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 Turkey Bayou?+
Turkey Bayou is a lake in Jackson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.