Tazewell County · reservoir · 20 acres
Venado Grande Lake
Venado Grande Lake is a reservoir in Tazewell 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°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
76°
68°
19 mph
70%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
67°
19 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
- Venado Pequeno Lake0.3 mi
- Indian Creek1.9 mi
- Little Mackinaw River2.9 mi
- Prairie Creek3.8 mi
- Dillon Creek4.0 mi
- Crane Creek6.8 mi
- Sutton Pond8.1 mi
- Mud Creek7.7 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.
Venado Grande Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Venado Grande 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 Venado Grande Lake?+
Venado Grande Lake is a reservoir in Tazewell County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.