Franklin County · lake · 11 acres
Vernons Lake
Vernons Lake is a lake in Franklin 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
87°
65°
11 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
13 mph
45%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
67°
13 mph
29%
↘ 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
- Jordan Creek0.9 mi
- Akin Creek1.9 mi
- Sugar Camp Creek2.4 mi
- Little Bessie Creek2.5 mi
- Lake Moses3.1 mi
- Gatling Branch4.6 mi
- Stevens Creek5.8 mi
- Granny 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.
Vernons Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Vernons 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 Vernons Lake?+
Vernons Lake is a lake in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.