McHenry County · reservoir · 276 acres
Vulcan Lakes
Vulcan Lakes is a reservoir in McHenry 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
84°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
64°
15 mph
57%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
20 mph
88%
→ 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
- Lake in the Hills Number 22.2 mi
- Lake in the Hills2.5 mi
- Lake Killarney2.9 mi
- Crystal Lake Outlet3.6 mi
- Crystal Lake2.9 mi
- Silver Lake3.5 mi
- Lake Braewood4.4 mi
- Thunderbird Lake4.3 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.
Vulcan Lakes fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Vulcan Lakes?+
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 Vulcan Lakes?+
Vulcan Lakes is a reservoir in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.