Madison County · reservoir · 7 acres
Vesper Lake
Vesper Lake is a reservoir in Madison 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
Showers
81°
67°
17 mph
63%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
15 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
65°
16 mph
58%
↘ 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
- Forest Lake Club Lake3.1 mi
- West Fork Cahokia Creek2.9 mi
- Big Branch3.4 mi
- Staunton Country Club Lake4.3 mi
- East Creek4.2 mi
- East Fork Sherry Creek4.0 mi
- Mount Olive Staunton Coal Company Reservoir4.0 mi
- Mine Number 7 Reservoir4.8 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.
Vesper Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Vesper 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 Vesper Lake?+
Vesper Lake is a reservoir in Madison County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.